Learning & Development Lead

Al Masaood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Masaood is seeking a senior L&D leader to drive operational delivery and business partnering for Group Learning & Development. You will translate business priorities into learning solutions, oversee LMS and reporting, and ensure governance and data integrity across the group.

With 5+ years in L&D, you will design programs, manage budgets and vendor relationships, and lead cross-functional initiatives for leadership and talent development, aligning with strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in L&D, talent management or HR functions.
• Experience in L&D business partnering and needs analysis.
• Strong policy development and governance experience.
• End-to-end learning ops including LMS, budgeting and reporting.
• Proficient with SAP SuccessFactors and HRIS/LMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of L&D activities and programs.
• Translate business priorities into learning solutions.
• Manage L&D budget, vendor selection, and forecasting.
• Develop dashboards and reports on learning performance.
• Drive adoption of group L&D initiatives and governance.

Skills

L&D partnering

Learning needs analysis

Policy/framework development

Stakeholder management

Budget planning & forecasting

HRIS/LMS platforms

SAP SuccessFactors

Performance management knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in HR/Business

Master’s in HR/Org Psychology (advantage)

Professional certifications (CIPD/SHRM/ATD)

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Oracle HRIS

Job description

To lead the operational delivery and business partnering of Group Learning & Development, ensuring effective execution of learning programs, workforce capability initiatives and L&D processes across Al Masaood Group, in alignment with business priorities and Group frameworks.

Core Responsibilities

• Partner with HR and business stakeholders to identify learning capability needs and translate business priorities into relevant learning solutions
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of L&D activities, including learning plans, program implementation, communications, LMS administration, reporting and evaluation.
• Use Performance Management outcomes and TNA findings to identify capability gaps and translate them into targeted learning interventions, working with HR Manager/ business stakeholders to address capability gaps.
• Drive learning adoption and implementation of Group learning initiatives, engaging stakeholders and supporting effective uptake across the business.
• Support in driving leadership and talent development initiatives, including succession-related development and targeted capability-building programs, in collaboration with the L&D Manager, Business & HR stakeholders.
• Implement & monitor L&D frameworks, policies, and processes ensuring consistent application, governance, compliance system integrity & data accuracy across the group
• Lead and deliver cross-functional L&D projects, initiatives, critical rollouts, coordinating stakeholders and driving implementation, adoption and timely execution across the Group.
• Manage L&D budget administration, including vendor selection, onboarding, performance monitoring, spend tracking and forecasting, ensuring value for money
• Develop & generate report on L&D performance, effectiveness, maintaining regular dashboards and management reports covering learning activity, participation, completion, spend, adoption & key outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in L&D, Talent Management, or related HR function
• Proven experience in L&D business partnering, learning needs analysis and translating business requirements into learning capability solutions.
• Strong background in developing & implementing L&D policy frameworks, process & Service standards
• Experience in managing end-to-end learning operations, including learning plans, program delivery, vendor management, LMS administration, reporting and learning effectiveness.
• Proficiency with HRIS/LMS platforms, preferably SAP SuccessFactors, with an understanding of system processes, workflows & data integrity.
• Ability to evaluate learning effectiveness and use data and insights to improve learning solutions and demonstrate business impact.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Human Resources, Business Management, Organizational Development, or a related field
• Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or Organizational Psychology field is an advantage
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIPD level 5/7, SHRM, ATD) are an advantage
• Knowledge of HR systems (e.g., SAP Success Factor, Oracle or similar platforms) is preferred

Skills & Knowledge

• L&D business partnering and learning needs analysis
• Learning framework policy development & process governance
• Expert in written and verbal communication skills
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Knowledge of HRIS/LMS platforms, preferably SAP SuccessFactors
• Project coordination & cross-functional collaboration
• Budget Planning, forecasting & monitoring
• Knowledge of Performance Management and performance-based development

Training

• Formal training in Learning & Development, instructional design, or adult learning methodologies
• Talent Management and succession planning frameworks
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills
• L&D governance and policy implementation