L&D Project Manager

Salt; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Associate to manage and deliver training programs, overseeing the entire project lifecycle. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Learning & Development, excellent organizational skills, and fluency in Arabic and English. Responsibilities include project management, content delivery, client engagement, and financial oversight in collaboration with government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Learning & Development, Training, or Higher Education project management.
• Strong knowledge of training program design and delivery.
• Experience working with government or public-sector clients is highly desirable.
• Excellent organizational and vendor coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage training programs, including vendor coordination.
• Oversee content development and ensure delivery meets agreed standards.
• Act as the primary contact for clients, manage communication and reporting.
• Review training materials, monitor performance, gather feedback.
• Maintain dashboards, forecast revenue, and manage billing.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and support program expansion.

Skills

Project Management

Vendor Coordination

Client Engagement

Content Development

Quality Evaluation

Bilingual in Arabic and English

Job description

Senior Associate (Learning & Development Project Manager) - Abu Dhabi - 9-12 months

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Associate to manage and deliver multiple training programs for a key client in Abu Dhabi. This role involves overseeing the end-to-end project lifecycle, from planning and content development to delivery management, client engagement, and financial reporting. The position requires strong coordination skills, a solid understanding of learning journeys, and experience working with government stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Plan, organize, and manage training programs, including vendor coordination, logistics, and scheduling.
• Content & Delivery: Oversee content development, align with stakeholder expectations, and ensure delivery meets agreed standards.
• Client Engagement: Act as the primary contact for clients, manage communication, conduct status meetings, and provide regular reporting.
• Quality & Evaluation: Review training materials, monitor trainer performance, gather feedback, and manage risks.
• Financial Oversight: Maintain dashboards, forecast revenue, and manage billing and invoices.
• Account Growth: Build strong relationships with stakeholders, identify opportunities for program expansion, and support future delivery.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Learning & Development, Training, or Higher Education project management.
• Strong knowledge of training program design and delivery.
• Experience working with government or public-sector clients is highly desirable.
• Excellent organizational and vendor coordination skills.
• Fluent in Arabic and English