Learning and Development Senior Manager

Khazna Data Centers; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE is seeking a Learning and Development Senior Manager to spearhead skills development and training initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in learning strategies, team leadership, and budget management. This role is vital for aligning learning programs with business objectives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in learning and development, 3 years in leadership.
• Proven experience in coaching and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Develop and curate skills taxonomy aligned with strategic goals.
• Design and facilitate training sessions and workshops.
• Manage learning and development budget and measure ROI.

Skills

Consulting

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Facilitation

Instructional Design

Project Management

Data Analysis

Education

Degree in Adult Learning

Degree in Learning and Development

Tools

E-learning Authoring Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

Job Title: Learning and Development Senior Manager

Department: Learning and Development

Location: Dubai, UAE

Reports To: Learning & Talent Management Director

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Learning and Development Senior Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide thought leadership in developing and curating skills taxonomy, learning curricula, and conducting learning needs analysis. They will design and facilitate training sessions and workshops and work closely with vendors to articulate learning needs and select the best-fit programs. Additionally, the role includes accountability for ROI on learning initiatives, budget management, and reporting. The Learning and Development Senior Manager will strategically align learning initiatives with the company's business objectives, ensuring that all programs support the overall goals of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Skills Taxonomy Development: Develop and curate a comprehensive skills taxonomy that aligns with the organisation's strategic goals.
• Learning Curricula: Design and develop comprehensive learning curricula that address the identified skills and competencies required for various roles within the organisation.
• Learning Needs Analysis: Facilitate thorough learning needs analysis to identify gaps and opportunities for employee development.
• Training Design and Facilitation: Design and facilitate engaging and effective training sessions and workshops, both in-person and virtually.
• Vendor Management: Collaborate with external vendors to articulate learning needs and select the most suitable programs and solutions.
• ROI and Budget Management: Measure the return on investment (ROI) of learning initiatives, manage the learning and development budget, and provide regular reports on the effectiveness and efficiency of programs.
• Coaching and Mentoring: Provide coaching and mentoring to employees to support their professional growth and development.
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of learning and development professionals, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: A degree in Adult Learning, Learning and Development, or a related field.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of experience in learning and development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Coaching Experience: Proven experience in coaching and mentoring employees.
• Skills: Strong consulting and business partnering capabilities, excellent communication and interpersonal and facilitation skills, instructional design, project management, data analysis and proficiency in using e-learning authoring tools and Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Ideal Candidate:

• Demonstrates a deep understanding of learning and development best practices and trends.
• Has a strategic mindset with the ability to align learning initiatives with business objectives.
• Exhibits strong analytical skills to assess learning needs and measure the impact of learning programs.
• Is a proactive and innovative thinker, capable of driving continuous improvement in learning and development processes.
• Is a team player and an inspiring team leader

About Us: At Khazna Data Centers, we are committed to building a strong, skilled, and future-ready workforce. Our Learning and Talent Management team plays a crucial role in achieving this by designing impactful learning programs, talent development initiatives, and leadership pathways that align with our business objectives.