Strategic Training & Development Manager (UAE)

Talents Tide; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Talents Tide is seeking an experienced Manager - Training (UAE National) in Dubai to lead the design, delivery, and management of learning programs that enhance employee capability and performance.

The role reports to the Executive Director - Human Capital and requires 4–6 years in training, with senior experience and strong facilitation, instructional design, and LMS expertise. Multicultural delivery and ROI-focused outcomes are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Human Resources (Masters preferred).
• 4-6 years of experience in training and development, with at least 2 years in a senior role.
• Experience delivering training in a multicultural environment.
• L&D, CIPD, Coaching, or NLP certifications are an advantage.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of instructional design and adult learning methodologies.
• Experience with LMS and e-learning platforms.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Analytical, results-driven, and innovative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement training and development programs aligned with business and talent strategies.
• Conduct training needs assessments to identify capability gaps.
• Develop and manage the annual training plan, calendar, and budget.
• Deliver engaging training sessions, workshops, and leadership development programs.
• Partner with external training vendors and evaluate training effectiveness and ROI.
• Coach and support managers and leaders in developing their teams.
• Measure training impact through KPIs, dashboards, surveys, and reports.
• Lead onboarding and employee orientation programs.
• Leverage LMS, e-learning platforms, and learning technologies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Drive employee engagement through learning and development initiatives.

Skills

Facilitation

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

LMS experience

E-learning

Instructional design

Adult learning

Education

Bachelor’s in Business Administration or HR

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

LMS platforms

E-learning tools

Job description

Talents Tide is seeking an experienced Manager - Training (UAE National) in Dubai to lead the design, delivery, and management of learning programs that enhance employee capability and performance.

The role reports to the Executive Director - Human Capital and requires 4–6 years in training, with senior experience and strong facilitation, instructional design, and LMS expertise. Multicultural delivery and ROI-focused outcomes are essential.