Senior Director Learning : UAE : Tax Free
Our Client is a fast moving Tech business, well funded and poised for growth
Job Purpose
This position is responsible for strategic planning and coordination of the development and delivery of technology enabled learning environments – online, hybrid, blended and face-to-face. Developing innovative and engaging curriculums to support various job families. Works across the company to build awareness of the uses of technology to improve learning, and identify market opportunities for new online programs. The role oversees the Learning management and leads the expansion of courses and programs delivered wholly or partially online. Works collaboratively with other units of specific job families (sales, technology, and customer service/experience) and job level (Specialist, managers, directors). Makes decisions or recommendations about online delivery that will have a huge impact on all facets of the organization. Helps the organization move into our competency-based framework forward which depends heavily on online delivery and will change the way we offer learning
Key accountabilities
- Work collaboratively with HR and the divisions to develop an integrated learning & development strategy that develops leaders and team members in support of the current business strategy and long term vision of the organization
- Design & develop the training programs across our University to develop leadership, managerial, inter-personal, sales and technical skills aligning with the business needs.
- Enhance the National development program at all levels and
- Partner with the Business HR team with preparation and management of field based succession planning meetings, discussions and materials
- Partner with field management to identify the desired business outcomes, develop engaging and effortless learning experiences to achieve outcomes and measure the results
- Identify & Select external partners to design and deliver the training programs as needed. Manage the agreements with partners/venue providers.
- Evaluate and enhance material for required curriculum as needed.
- Conducts talent assessment for Management population to identify high potentials and provide developmental program opportunities for career growth
- Design and implement successful programs to identify top tier talent and link employee development plans (succession planning) to company growth and staffing requirements
- Measure learning efficacy and provide feedback to continuously improve the program’s efficiency & impact.
- Progressively reduce costs of training by using innovative techniques, improving processes, and managing information.
- Introduce and Implement blended learning methodology to the programmes, in order to maintain efficient and effective management utilization of workforce resources.
- Work closely with Audit teams (TRA audit and Internal Audit) to provide the training evidence and related reports/feedbacks, and make sure that all Audit findings (if any) are closed and put in action.
- Continuously strengthen organization with skills needed for corporate performance and strategy
Knowledge & Skills
- Coaching skills
- Strategic thinking
- Project Management Skills
- Ability to perform under pressure.
- Strong in influencing & negotiation
- Ability to collaborate with all stakeholders
- Flexibility and ability to work in ever changing environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Thorough PC skills especially MS project, Excel, Word & Power Point
To discuss please contact Robin Rowe quoting ref 64712