Learning and Development Lead

Al Masaood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE is seeking a Learning and Development Lead to oversee learning initiatives, evaluate effectiveness, and drive digital learning integration. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience with LMS and data visualization tools. A bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration is required, along with a minimum of 2 years in L&D roles. Join a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement and organizational capability.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in Learning & Development roles.
• Certifications in instructional design, facilitation, or digital learning are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate learning effectiveness using performance metrics and feedback.
• Build and maintain L&D dashboards and reports to track participation and results.
• Support in design and delivery of corporate learning programs.
• Drive adoption & integration of digital learning platforms.
• Oversee to ensure learning initiatives address capability needs.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in data visualization tools

Experience with Learning Management Systems

Knowledge of learning evaluation models

Adaptable and agile in fast-paced environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Learning and Development Lead Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Key Responsibilities

Learning Needs Analysis

• Evaluate learning effectiveness using performance metrics and feedback.
• Support future skills planning aligned with business transformation & SAP training roll out

Data Reporting & Insights

• Build and maintain L&D dashboards and reports to track participation, completion, budget, and results.
• Share insights and recommendations with HODs based on learning data and trends.
• Ensure data accuracy across LMS, performance appraisal systems, and development records.

Program Design and Evaluation

• Support in design and delivery of corporate learning programs across behavioral and core capability areas (Skills, Knowledge, behavior)
• Use learning analytics to measure program impact and recommend improvements.
• Oversee post-training evaluation and reporting linked to performance outcomes (Surveys, post training feedback etc.)

Learning Systems and Tools

• Drive adoption & integration of digital learning platforms and ensure effective utilization by employees.
• Provide direction & support to the L&D team in learning systems & tools.

Internal partnership & vendor management

• Oversee to ensure learning initiatives address capability needs and business priorities.
• Communicate insights, recommendations, and updates to the internal teams in a clear and data-driven manner.
• Manage external providers and evaluate learning solutions.

Key Deliverables

• Annual corporate learning plans aligned to business objectives
• Quarterly L&D, SAP, Performance adoption reports
• Continuous improvement plans for learning programs.
• Post-program evaluation reports and improvement actions.

Skills and Capabilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel).
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) (e.g., Cornerstone, SuccessFactors, Moodle).
• Knowledge of learning evaluation models (e.g., Kirkpatrick, Phillips ROI).
• Adaptable and agile in fast-paced environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years’ experience in Learning & Development roles.
• Certifications in instructional design, facilitation, or digital learning are an advantage.