Head of Learning & Development

HUMAN-AI-Z Nexus Technology; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HUMAN-AI-Z Nexus Technology seeks a visionary Head of Learning & Development to shape and drive a global learning strategy. The role leads a team to build workforce capability, enhance performance, and align with business objectives. You will champion continuous learning, leadership growth, and innovative learning solutions across multi-site, multinational settings.

You will design leadership programs, manage budgets, and partner with executives to close capability gaps and future talent needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, OD, Business, Psychology, Education or related field.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced leadership roles.
• 10+ years in Learning & Development or related fields with enterprise-scale experience.

Responsibilities

• Shape and implement a comprehensive L&D strategy aligned with business goals.
• Design leadership development programs and succession planning initiatives.
• Manage learning programs across classroom, virtual, blended, and digital formats.
• Drive adoption of digital learning, microlearning, and AI-enabled tools.
• Collaborate with HRBPs and leaders to deliver solutions and partnerships.
• Develop and govern the annual L&D budget and compliance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership & people mgmt

Influencing & stakeholder mgmt

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

LMS

Job description

Head of Learning & Development

Role Overview:

The Head of Learning & Development (L&D) is responsible for shaping and driving the organization's learning strategy to build a highly skilled, future-ready workforce. Additionally, the role will be responsible for designing, leading, and executing the organization's learning strategy to build workforce capability, enhance employee performance, and support business objectives. This role drives a culture of continuous learning, leadership development, talent growth, and organizational effectiveness through innovative learning solutions and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Learning Strategy & Leadership

Develop and implement a comprehensive Learning & Development strategy aligned with business goals and workforce planning. Establish a learning culture that promotes continuous development, knowledge sharing, and career growth. Partner with senior leaders to identify capability gaps and future talent requirements. Lead and mentor the Learning & Development team, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement.

Talent & Leadership Development

Design and manage leadership development programs for emerging, mid-level, and senior leaders. Support succession planning initiatives through targeted development programs. Create competency frameworks and career development pathways across functions. Oversee mentoring, coaching, and high-potential employee development programs.

Learning Program Management

Conduct organizational training needs analyses to identify learning priorities. Design, procure, and deliver learning solutions using classroom, virtual, blended, and digital methodologies. Evaluate program effectiveness using learning metrics, business outcomes, and ROI analysis. Ensure learning content remains relevant, engaging, and aligned with industry best practices.

Digital Learning & Innovation

Drive adoption of modern learning technologies, including microlearning, AI-enabled learning tools, and social learning approaches. Develop scalable digital learning strategies to support a geographically diverse workforce.

Stakeholder Management

Collaborate with HR Business Partners, functional leaders, and external vendors to deliver learning solutions. Advise executives and managers on workforce capability and organizational development initiatives. Build strategic partnerships with learning providers, universities, and professional institutions.

Budget & Governance

Develop and manage the annual L&D budget. Monitor training expenditures and ensure cost-effective resource utilization. Establish governance, policies, and compliance standards related to learning and development. Ensure mandatory and regulatory training requirements are met.

Qualifications:

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Psychology, Education, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

Experience

10+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, or Organizational Development. Experience designing enterprise-wide learning and leadership development strategies. Experience of selecting LMS and acquiring relevant technologies to support the function Experience working in complex, multi-site, or multinational organizations preferred.

Core Competencies: Strategic Thinking Leadership & People Management Influencing & Stakeholder Management Business Acumen Project & Program Management Innovation & Continuous Improvement Communication & Presentation Skills Coaching & Mentoring Data-Driven Decision Making