Project Director, Learning and Development (Middle East Market)

Duke Corporate Education; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Corporate Education seeks a Project Director in London to lead the development and delivery of leadership solutions. The role involves overseeing L&D programs, managing projects, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure success. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Experience in learning & development design solutions, preferable for Leadership Development.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Oversee L&D program deliveries for key clients.
• Translate client needs into actionable solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project quality standards are met.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, education, or related field

Tools

Project Management Qualification

Job description

Duke Corporate Education is seeking a Project Director to join our team of experienced business and learning experts, playing a key role in developing and driving leadership development solutions for our clients.

At Duke Corporate Education, we empower leaders at all levels to be catalysts of change in their organizations and, ultimately, in society. We are the premier global provider of leadership solutions in context, consistently top-ranked by the Financial Times. We embrace our clients' challenges as our own, designing and delivering advisory services and customized leadership development to propel organizations forward. With delivery in over 85 countries, Duke CE works with clients to co-create the right solution for any level of leadership, from mid-level managers to c-suite executives. Together, we transform leaders and business, creating sustainable impact at scale and speed.

We are expanding and growing. This will be a great addition to our Middle East Team and a highly valued role, based at our office in central London five days per week.

Responsibilities

1. Oversee L&D program deliveries for key clients in the region
2. Translate client needs into actionable solutions and project plans
3. Manage projects to ensure budgets, deliverables, and timelines are achieved for successful project completion
4. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project progress and quality standards are met
5. Lead project team members by providing feedback, guidance, and support to ensure project milestones and goals are met
6. Prepare and deliver status updates and presentations to clients and internal teams
7. Identify, track, and communicate project risks and issues to drive resolution
8. Compile and analyze data to evaluate project performance

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in learning & development design solutions (preferably for Leadership Development) or consulting in a people-related field with knowledge of blue-chip listed companies
• Bachelor's degree in business, education, or related field required
• Project management qualification strongly desired for this role
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to build strong relationships and partner effectively with senior leaders
• Ability to lead, motivate, and influence project team members to drive success
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop insights based on data
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Fluency in Arabic is preferred