Manager, Leadership Academy

Ma'aden Aluminium Company (MAC); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Maaden Aluminium Company (MAC) seeks a senior leader to head the Manager Leadership Academy, guiding design, governance, and delivery of leadership development across the organization. You will shape programs, learning pathways, and partnerships to strengthen succession and overall capability.

Responsibilities include building leadership competency models, overseeing executive development, managing budgets, and acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders while driving continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR/BA/Education or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years in Leadership Development, Talent Management, or Learning & Development; 4–6 years in a managerial role.
• Experience designing and delivering leadership academies or enterprise programs in large or industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Maaden's Leadership Academy strategy aligned with business priorities.
• Lead governance, standards, and operating procedures for leadership programs.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery with Academy operations and delivery teams.
• Lead development of competency models, assessments, and learning interventions.
• Manage external partners, budgets, and program effectiveness.
• Act as trusted advisor to senior leaders on capability development.
• Track participation, outcomes, and impact on succession readiness.

Skills

Leadership development frameworks and

Executive and high-potential programs

Learning design and governance

Vendor and partnership management

Learning analytics and impact

Strategic thinking and business acumen

Influencing and stakeholder management

Communication and facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/BA/Education or related field

Master’s degree in Leadership/HR/Business Administration

Professional certification in Leadership Development or Coaching

Job description

Overview

The Manager Leadership Academy is responsible for leading the design, governance, and delivery of Maaden's Leadership Academy, ensuring the development of current and future leaders in line with Maaden's strategy, values, and capability priorities. The role oversees leadership programs, learning pathways, and strategic partnerships to build a strong leadership pipeline and support succession, transformation, and business performance.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and execute Maaden's Leadership Academy strategy aligned with business and workforce priorities.
• Build leadership capability to support growth, transformation, and succession needs.
• Ensure strong integration between leadership development, performance, talent reviews, and succession planning.
• Establish governance, standards, and operating procedures for leadership development programs.
• Ensure compliance with Maaden HR policies, financial controls, and learning governance.
• Continuously improve leadership development practices using feedback, data, and global best practices.
• Design and oversee leadership programs, academies, and learning journeys.
• Manage end-to-end delivery in collaboration with Academy operations and delivery teams.
• Lead the development of leadership competency models, assessments, and learning interventions.
• Oversee executive and high-potential leadership development initiatives.
• Manage external partners, budgets, and program effectiveness.
• Lead and develop Leadership Academy team members and contributors.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on leadership capability and development needs.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, feedback, and leadership excellence.
• Track and report on leadership program participation, outcomes, and effectiveness.
• Monitor impact on succession readiness, engagement, and leadership capability.
• Provide insights and recommendations to L&D, HR, and executive leadership.

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or a related field. Master's degree in Leadership, HR, or Business Administration is preferred. Professional certification in Leadership Development or Coaching is an advantage.
• Minimum Experience: 10+ years of experience in Leadership Development, Talent Management, or Learning & Development. At least 4–6 years in a managerial or leadership role. Proven experience designing and delivering leadership academies or enterprise leadership programs. Experience in large, complex, or industrial organizations is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Leadership development frameworks and methodologies.
• Executive and high-potential development programs.
• Learning design and program governance.
• Vendor and partnership management.
• Learning analytics and impact measurement.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management.
• Communication and facilitation skills.

Maaden High-Performance Competencies

• Accountability: Delivers impactful leadership development outcomes.
• Excellence: Applies global best practices and high quality standards.
• Collaboration: Partners effectively across HR and the business.
• Agility: Adapts leadership solutions to evolving business needs.
• Integrity: Acts with transparency, fairness, and professionalism.