Learning and Development Manager

Liwa Trading Enterprises LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Liwa Trading Enterprises LLC is seeking an experienced Learning and Development Manager to spearhead Performance Management, L&D, Succession Planning initiatives and HR policy management.

This is a key leadership role driving a high-performance culture, designing innovative learning solutions, strengthening organizational capabilities, and ensuring alignment of people strategy with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, Organizational Psychology or related field.
• 8–10 years HR experience with Learning & Development, Organizational Development and Performance Management.
• Proven experience designing and implementing L&D strategies, competency frameworks and succession planning.
• Strong background in organisational design, change management and culture transformation.
• Experience conducting Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and delivering behavioural and leadership training.
• Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, coaching and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and project management capabilities.
• Professional certifications such as CIPD, SHRM, ATD, CPTD or equivalent are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement L&D strategies, plans and policies aligned with the Strategic Plan.
• Maintain budgets and vendor/consultant relationships.
• Assess development plan success and maximize learning opportunities.
• Track budgets and negotiate contracts.
• Conduct annual TNA in line with budget and strategy.
• Provide/coordinate delivery of high‑quality behavioural training to staff.

Skills

L&D strategy

Performance management

Succession planning

Policy & process management

Change management

Stakeholder management

Coaching & facilitation

Project management

Budgeting & vendor management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR / Business / Organizational Psychology

CIPD / SHRM / ATD / CPTD certifications

Job description

Liwa Trading Enterprises is seeking an experienced and strategic Learning and Development Manager to lead the organization’s Performance Management, Learning and Development, Succession Planning initiatives and Policies and Process Management.

This is a key leadership role responsible for driving a high-performance culture, designing innovative learning solutions, strengthening organizational capabilities, and ensuring our people strategy aligns with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Learning and Development

• Define and implement learning and development (L&D) strategies, plans and policies which are aligned with and facilitate the delivery of the organization’s Strategic Plan.
• Maintaining budgets and relationships with vendors and consultants
• Assess the success of development plans and help employees make the most of learning opportunities
• Track budgets and negotiate contracts
• Conduct annual TNA in line with budget and overall organization strategy
• To provide/facilitate the delivery of behavioural training of high quality action learning to all DRA employees

Performance Management

• Lead the development and implementation of the Staff Performance, Management Strategy delivering against agreed performance measures and project plans over the lifetime of the Strategic Framework.
• To design and facilitate the implementation of change management programs to support cultural & organisational change and performance improvement in line with organisational values; facilitate the development. embedding and application of quality improvement skills in support of performance improvement programs.
• Establish key metrics to accurately define the competencies and skills required for each role/department within the organisation along with individual performance mapping to set-up the KPI framework
• Develop and conduct training's and workshops to ensure that all performance management systems are accurately understood and exercised
• Conduct regular performance appraisal exercises and workshops for middle to senior level management
• Manage organisational performance levels by exercising performance improvement plans to individuals, teams as and when necessary through systematic identification systems
• Review and improve existing performance management systems and staff motivation/development plans
• Design and Develop the Company Succession Planning Program that provides direction, promotes diversity, dedicates to development
• Implement and communicate succession plan to senior management

Policies and Process Management

• To understand the HR market best practices and provide recommendations to Management and HODs on HR policies and procedures.
• Assess current and future policy requirements to support strategic aims in conjunction with the senior management
• To periodically review and update HR documents in line with policies and procedures.
• Provide strategic oversight and direction to DRA policy and procedures
• Research best practice to enable best design of policies
• Project manage the implementation and review of HR policies
• Assess the equality and diversity impact of all HR policies

Team Leadership

• Creating an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture
• Set clear team goals
• Delegate tasks and set deadlines for your internal team
• Monitor team performance
• Design development plans for team members
• Coach team on areas that are required and can be done in-house

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive HR experience, with substantial exposure to Learning & Development, Organizational Development, and Performance Management.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing L&D strategies, competency frameworks, and succession planning programs.
• Strong background in organisational design, change management, and culture transformation initiatives.
• Experience conducting Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and delivering behavioural and leadership training.
• Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, coaching, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and project management capabilities.
• Professional certifications such as CIPD, SHRM, ATD, CPTD, or equivalent are highly desirable.