Program Manager Emiratization

Delivery Hero; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Emiratization Manager to drive their Emiratization strategy. This pivotal role focuses on enhancing local talent representation and creating impactful career journeys for Emirati professionals. You will lead the design and execution of multi-year plans, set KPIs, and engage stakeholders to ensure the success of Emiratization initiatives. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for talent development and a proven track record in localization programs, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Emiratization or Talent Management.
• Knowledge of UAE labor laws and Emiratization policies.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead Emiratization strategy aligned with UAE goals.
• Own delivery of Emiratization initiatives from attraction to retention.

Skills

Emiratization Strategy

Talent Management

Stakeholder Engagement

UAE Labor Laws

Program Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

About the opportunity

We’re on the hunt for an Emiratization Manager to own and drive our Emiratization strategy end-to-end. This is a key role for someone who is deeply passionate about enabling local talent, building impactful programs, and creating meaningful career journeys for Emirati professionals at talabat.

If you’re a people-first, program-driven, purpose-powered professional ready to make a real impact—we’d love to meet you.

What’s on your plate?

Strategy & Planning

• Design and lead talabat’s Emiratization strategy in alignment with UAE national goals and company objectives.
  

• Develop and execute multi-year plans to increase Emirati representation across all functions and levels within talabat.
  

• Set annual KPIs and performance metrics for the Emiratization program, and regularly track and report progress to leadership.
  

Program Management

• Own the end-to-end delivery of Emiratization initiatives, from talent attraction to engagement and retention.
  

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to build strong Emirati candidate pipelines,and building talabat’s brand as an employer of choice for Emirati talent.
  

• Partner with business units to identify roles suitable for Emirati nationals and ensure integration.

• Act as the SME on Emiratization trends, benchmarking, and data-driven decision making.
  

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the main point of contact for internal and external Emiratization stakeholders—Talent Acquisition, Business Leaders, Government entities (MOHRE, NAFIS), Education partners, and more.
  

• Support leadership in navigating Emiratization trends, risks, and opportunities.
  

Talent Development

• Design and implement development programs tailored for Emirati talent (early careers, leadership readiness, mentorship).
  

• Build onboarding and progression frameworks that accelerate learning and growth for Emirati talent.
  

• Track and promote success stories to enhance engagement and inspire future talent.
  
  

What you need to be successful

• Strategic thinker with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude—you thrive on execution.
  

• 6+ years of experience in Emiratization, or Talent Management, ideally in a fast-paced, digital-first environment.
  

• Passion for creating world-class employee experiences & engagement initiatives

• Knowledge of UAE labor laws and Emiratization policies, especially NAFIS and MOHRE mandates.
  

• A proven track record of designing and delivering impactful localization programs.
  

• Excellent relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.

• UAE Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Who we are

talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.