Senior Manager- Talent Development Center (UAE Nationals Only)

Roads and Transport Authority; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai is seeking a senior leader to direct enterprise-wide learning and development, shaping national training frameworks and ensuring alignment with HR strategy. You will oversee procedures, budgets, and competency-based development programs to build organizational capability.

The role requires substantial experience in learning and development, governance, and performance management, with a focus on sustaining talent pipelines and advancing professional

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience with a Masters, or 14 years with a Bachelor's.
• Experience in talent development and assessment processes.
• Experience in performance management and governance.
• Knowledge of individual development planning and HR frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and endorsement of employee learning procedures aligned with HR strategy.
• Direct annual learning and development plan including leadership and functional programs.
• Lead professional development plans via competency assessment and measurement frameworks.
• Provide strategic oversight for scholarships, summer training and graduate development to sustain talent pipelines.
• Develop and manage the annual budget and forecast for learning initiatives.
• Lead national development agenda for the RTA and ensure guidelines across sectors are implemented.
• Supervise implementation of learning programs ensuring alignment with priorities and standards.
• Coordinate training logistics for efficient delivery of learning initiatives.
• Oversee induction programs to support onboarding and engagement.
• Govern and approve performance evaluations per Dubai Government HR requirements.
• Guide and evaluate Centre Managers for consistent performance.
• Ensure effective utilization of training facilities and resources.
• Evaluate training programs and providers for quality and impact.
• Promote digital learning technologies and data-driven methods.
• Review learning analytics and recommend improvements.
• Define and govern training metrics, OKRs and productivity measures.

Skills

Assessment & Talent Pool Development

Employee Performance Management

Governance & Compliance

Individual Development Planning

Education

Masters degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Lead the strategic direction and governance of enterprise-wide training, national development and development frameworks to strengthen organizational capability, ensure alignment with HR strategy, and promote a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the design and endorsement of procedures and systems for employee learning and development aligned with organizational HR strategy and global best practices.
• Direct the formulation and approval of the annual learning and development plan, including leadership, individual, and functional capability-building programs informed by organizational needs.
• Steer the preparation and implementation of professional development plans through competency assessment and capability-measurement frameworks to advance workforce performance.
• Provide strategic oversight for scholarship, summer training, and graduate development programs to ensure talent pipeline continuity.
• Lead the development of the annual budget and forecast, monitor implementation, and recommend adjustments.
• Lead the national development agenda for RTA and ensure RTA guidelines are implemented across sectors.

Operations

• Supervise the implementation of approved learning programs, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, policy frameworks, and quality standards.
• Oversee the coordination of training logistics and resources to ensure efficient delivery of learning initiatives.
• Lead the implementation and periodic enhancement of employee induction programs to support smooth onboarding and engagement.
• Govern the Authority’s individual performance evaluation process to ensure compliance with Dubai Government HR requirements and internal policies.
• Approve performance evaluation outcomes and reports, ensuring insights inform talent decisions and organizational improvement.
• Guide, support, and evaluate Centre Managers to ensure consistent performance and alignment with RTA’s training goals.
• Oversee effective utilization of training facilities and resources for maximum efficiency across RTA.

Product / Process Improvement

• Direct the evaluation of all training programs and providers to ensure quality, impact, and alignment with capability objectives.
• Champion continuous improvement in training design, delivery, and impact assessment, integrating evidence-based enhancements.
• Promote adoption of digital learning technologies and data-driven methods to modernize the learning ecosystem.
• Review learning analytics and recommend improvements to strengthen the strategic value of training initiatives.
• Define and govern training metrics, OKRs, and productivity measures.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 12 years of experience with Masters or 14 years of expereince with Bachelors
• Assessment & Talent Pool Development
• Employee Performance Management
• Governance and Compliance
• Individual Development Planning