Head of Training

foregroundllc; Dammam; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

foregroundllc in Dammam seeks a Head of Training Sector to lead design, implementation, and oversight of professional development and training operations across the organization.

You will establish a structured framework aligned with international best practices, ensuring compliance with Saudi MOE regulations and accreditation standards. The role includes budgeting, KPI management, and quality assurance to elevate instructional outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years progressive leadership experience in education or training.
• Certifications in professional development (advantageous: CIPD, ATD, SHRM, CPTM or equivalent).
• Familiarity with digital learning platforms and LMS; English fluency; Arabic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and oversight of professional development and training operations across the organization.
• Establish a structured training framework aligned with international best practices and regulatory standards.
• Oversee annual training strategies, budgets, KPIs, and quality assurance processes.
• Enhance instructional quality, embed modern learning methodologies, and integrate digital platforms.
• Responsible for AI-enabled tooling adoption and maintaining accreditation documentation; audit readiness.
• Build strategic partnerships with external providers, universities, and international organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

L&D

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's in Education

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Digital learning platforms

Job description

Our client is a well-established education and training organizationbased in Dammam, delivering professional development, capacity-building, andspecialized training solutions across the Kingdom. The organization operates inalignment with international standards while supporting national developmentpriorities under Vision 2030.

The Role

The Head of Training Sector will lead the design,implementation, and oversight of all professional development and trainingoperations across the organization. This role will establish a structuredtraining framework aligned with international best practices while ensuringcompliance with Saudi Ministry of Education regulations and relevantaccreditation standards.

The position will oversee annual training strategies,budgets, performance indicators, and quality assurance processes. A key focuswill be enhancing instructional quality, embedding modern learningmethodologies, integrating digital learning platforms, and responsibly adoptingAI-enabled tools. The Head of Training Sector will also maintain accreditationdocumentation, oversee audit readiness, and build strategic partnerships withexternal training providers, universities, and international organizations.

Candidate Profile

Candidates must hold a Bachelors degree in Education ora related field (Masters degree preferred) with a minimum of 10 yearsprogressive leadership experience within the education or training sector.Experience operating in Saudi Arabia and managing multi-site or large-scaletraining functions is strongly preferred.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strategic capability inlearning and development, strong leadership presence, and proven experiencedriving quality improvement initiatives. Professional L&D certifications(CIPD, ATD, SHRM, CPTM or equivalent) are advantageous. Familiarity withdigital learning platforms and Learning Management Systems is essential.Fluency in English is required; Arabic proficiency is preferred.