Senior Emiratisation & Talent Development Lead

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 334,800 - 468,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation aligned with Al-Futtaim Group standards

Long-term career growth within a leading private sector employer

Job summary

AlFuttaim is seeking a Senior Manager – Emiratisation Development and Talent Programs in Dubai. This strategic role involves designing and delivering talent development initiatives for Emirati nationals, with a focus on building leadership pipelines while aligning with national Emiratisation objectives.

The ideal candidate will have experience in nationalisation programmes, drive change across diverse environments, and manage a team effectively. Joining AlFuttaim means contributing to a leading group's commitment to sustainable careers for UAE nationals.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Emiratisation, nationalisation programmes, or large-scale talent development initiatives.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and complex, multi-stakeholder programmes.
• Strong understanding of UAE national talent agendas and workforce development frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full portfolio of Emiratisation development programmes across Al-Futtaim business verticals.
• Translate the Group Emiratisation strategy into detailed operational plans with clear milestones and KPIs.
• Lead end-to-end programme execution through internal teams, ensuring quality, consistency, and impact.

Skills

Emiratisation strategy and programme design

Talent development and leadership pipeline creation

Stakeholder and partner management

Team leadership and operational governance

Learning innovation and programme evaluation

Strong communication, planning, and execution skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or a related field

Job description

AlFuttaim is seeking a Senior Manager – Emiratisation Development and Talent Programs in Dubai. This strategic role involves designing and delivering talent development initiatives for Emirati nationals, with a focus on building leadership pipelines while aligning with national Emiratisation objectives.

The ideal candidate will have experience in nationalisation programmes, drive change across diverse environments, and manage a team effectively. Joining AlFuttaim means contributing to a leading group's commitment to sustainable careers for UAE nationals.