Training Department Manager

Confidential Government; Dammam; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Government in Dammam seeks an experienced Training Department Manager to lead the organization’s learning function, developing employees’ technical, professional, and leadership capabilities in line with strategic objectives.

You will design the annual training plan, manage budgets, oversee programs, measure impact with KPIs, and drive modern learning methods while forging partnerships with providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 12-15 years of relevant experience in Learning & Development or Training, including 5+ years in a managerial role.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing corporate training strategies and programs.
• Strong knowledge of training needs analysis, competency development, and evaluation methodologies.
• Experience in managing training budgets and external training providers.
• Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Relevant professional certifications such as CPTD, CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organization's training strategy.
• Lead and manage the Training Department.
• Conduct training needs assessments.
• Develop annual training plan and budget.
• Design technical, professional, leadership, and compliance training.
• Evaluate training effectiveness with KPIs.
• Manage external training providers and partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Develop training policies and manuals.
• Monitor costs, utilization, ROI.
• Establish training calendar and timely execution.
• Identify and implement modern learning methods (e-learning, blended).
• Support career paths and succession planning.
• Prepare regular training reports for senior management.
• Lead and develop Training Department team.

Skills

Leadership

Training needs analysis

Budget management

Stakeholder management

LMS

Microsoft Office

Analytics

Communication

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration / Education

Tools

LMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Training Department Manager

We are looking for an experienced Training Department Manager to lead and manage the organization’s training function, ensuring the development of employees’ technical, professional, and leadership capabilities in alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the overall training and development strategy in alignment with organizational objectives.
• Lead and manage the Training Department and ensure effective delivery of training programs.
• Conduct training needs assessments to identify organizational and employee development requirements.
• Develop the annual training plan and budget based on business and departmental needs.
• Design and oversee technical, professional, leadership, and compliance training programs.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and measure the impact of training initiatives through appropriate KPIs.
• Manage relationships with external training providers, consultants, and educational institutions.
• Ensure training programs comply with applicable regulations, standards, and organizational policies.
• Develop and maintain training policies, procedures, manuals, and related documentation.
• Monitor training costs, utilization, and return on investment.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive training calendar and ensure timely program execution.
• Identify and implement modern learning methods, including e-learning, blended learning, and digital training solutions.
• Support the development of career paths, succession planning, and employee development programs.
• Prepare regular training reports and present key results and recommendations to senior management.
• Lead and develop the Training Department team and ensure continuous improvement of its performance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 12-15 years of relevant experience in Learning & Development or Training, including 5+ years in a managerial role.
• Strong experience in developing and implementing corporate training strategies and programs.
• Excellent knowledge of training needs analysis, competency development, and training evaluation methodologies.
• Experience in managing training budgets and external training providers.
• Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Relevant professional certifications such as CPTD, CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent are preferred.

Experience Level: 12-15 Years

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Learning & Development / Training