Talent Manager

First.tech Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Health & wellness

Career development

Job summary

First Tech is seeking a Capability & Growth Manager to design and improve performance and development frameworks across the Group. You will act as the Centre of Excellence for performance management, learning and leadership development, and succession planning to strengthen capability and retain talent.

You will build practical programmes, partner with People Partners and Total Rewards, and ensure alignment with job architecture while managing external providers and measuring impact with data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, OD, Business Administration or related field.
• Six+ years in learning and development or related fields.
• Proven experience designing and implementing performance management frameworks.
• Experience developing learning programmes and leadership initiatives.
• Knowledge of succession planning, career pathways and internal mobility.
• Strong programme design, facilitation and stakeholder management.
• Ability to translate business needs into practical solutions.
• Data-driven with ability to use feedback to improve programmes.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Design and continually improve the Group’s performance management framework.
• Equip managers with tools, training and guidance to manage performance.
• Identify capability gaps and translate into development priorities.
• Build and manage L&D curriculum, programmes and delivery.
• Design leadership development for people managers.
• Establish succession planning frameworks with People Partners.
• Develop internal mobility and career pathways.
• Partner with People Partners to embed growth initiatives across the Group.
• Work with Total Rewards to align career pathways with job levels.
• Select and manage external learning providers.
• Track participation, effectiveness and impact using data.
• Manage L&D expenditure within the approved budget.

Skills

Performance mgmt

L&D program design

Talent development

Succession planning

Career pathways

Internal mobility

Stakeholder mgmt

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Coaching cert

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/OD/Business Admin

Job description

First Tech is a technology company focused on building, scaling, and delivering innovative digital platforms across financial services and other industries.

We combine technology, product expertise, and a deep understanding of customer needs to create solutions that simplify complex processes and deliver seamless digital experiences. Our platforms are designed to be scalable, reliable, and impactful, helping businesses and customers navigate the evolving digital landscape with confidence.

Founded with a vision to accelerate digital transformation, First Tech brings together strong engineering capabilities, product development expertise, and a culture of innovation to build modern solutions that address real-world challenges.

By partnering with forward-thinking businesses and developing technology-driven products, we aim to reshape industries and improve everyday experiences. We believe in creating an inclusive, collaborative environment where talented individuals are empowered to innovate, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

Job Purpose

The Capability & Growth Manager will design, build and continuously improve the frameworks that support employee performance, development and career growth across the Group. Acting as the Centre of Excellence for performance management, learning and development, leadership development, succession planning and internal mobility, the role will create practical programmes that strengthen organisational capability and support the retention and progression of talent.

What You’ll Do

• Design, implement and continuously improve the Group’s performance management framework.
• Equip managers with the tools, training and guidance required to manage performance effectively.
• Identify capability and skills gaps across the business and translate them into clear development priorities.
• Build and manage the learning and development curriculum, programmes and delivery approach.
• Design and deliver leadership development programmes for people managers at different levels.
• Establish succession planning frameworks for critical roles in partnership with People Partners and business leaders.
• Develop internal mobility, career pathway and employee development frameworks that support progression and retention.
• Partner with People Partners to embed capability and growth initiatives across the Group’s entities.
• Work closely with Total Rewards to ensure career pathways are aligned with job architecture and levelling.
• Select and manage external learning providers, facilitators and development partners.
• Track programme participation, effectiveness and business impact using relevant data and employee feedback.
• Manage learning and development expenditure within the approved budget.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least six years of experience in learning and development, capability building, talent management or organisational development.
• Proven experience designing and implementing performance management frameworks.
• Strong experience developing learning programmes, leadership initiatives and talent development solutions.
• Practical knowledge of succession planning, career pathways and internal mobility.
• Strong programme design, facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate business needs and capability gaps into practical, scalable people solutions.
• Comfortable using data and feedback to assess effectiveness and improve programmes.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior leaders, managers and employees.
• An organisational development, learning and development or coaching certification would be an advantage.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Health and wellness support
• Career development and learning opportunities
• Exposure to high-impact projects and cross-functional teams
• A collaborative culture that encourages innovation and ownership

So, what does it really mean to work at First.Tech?

We are building a company where people are empowered to do their best work and grow. Our culture is rooted in ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning.

As part of First Tech, you will be working in an environment that values innovation, speed, and impact, while giving you the opportunity to shape products that directly affect how people experience financial services.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome people from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply if this role excites you.