Learning Manager

Roles and responsibilities

• Contribute to the top organisation strategy, set goals, and oversee implementation. Ensure operations align with budget and identify optimisation opportunities.
• Provide leadership, collaborate with Program Delivery, contribute to budget development, and implement best practice policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance, develop leadership skills, address training needs, and drive Emiratisation.
  
  

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in professional learning and development, either within large, complex organisations or with professional development / accreditation institutions.
• Proven experience in developing professional learning programs and driving innovation.
• Proven influencing and negotiation skills with varied stakeholders
  

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to play a key role in a governmental sector, which will positively impact the careers and lives of many professionals.

• Strategic Vision: Ability to develop and implement a comprehensive learning strategy that aligns with organizational objectives and promotes a culture of continuous learning.

• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership abilities to inspire and guide a team of training professionals, fostering collaboration and innovation.

• Curriculum Development: Expertise in designing and developing training programs, including e-learning, workshops, and on-the-job training, tailored to various learning styles.

• Assessment and Evaluation: Skills in assessing training needs and evaluating the effectiveness of learning programs through metrics and feedback.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities for presenting ideas, engaging stakeholders, and facilitating training sessions.

• Change Management: Capability to manage organizational change and promote acceptance of new learning initiatives across the workforce.

• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning platforms, as well as instructional design tools.

• Coaching and Mentoring: Ability to mentor and support team members and employees, encouraging professional development and career growth.

• Collaboration: Strong ability to work cross-functionally with other departments, ensuring that learning initiatives meet diverse needs across the organization.

• Continuous Improvement: Commitment to staying updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in learning and development.

Desired candidate profile

• Strategic Vision: Ability to develop and implement a comprehensive learning strategy that aligns with organizational objectives and promotes a culture of continuous learning.

• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership abilities to inspire and guide a team of training professionals, fostering collaboration and innovation.

• Curriculum Development: Expertise in designing and developing training programs, including e-learning, workshops, and on-the-job training, tailored to various learning styles.

• Assessment and Evaluation: Skills in assessing training needs and evaluating the effectiveness of learning programs through metrics and feedback.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities for presenting ideas, engaging stakeholders, and facilitating training sessions.

• Change Management: Capability to manage organizational change and promote acceptance of new learning initiatives across the workforce.

• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning platforms, as well as instructional design tools.

• Coaching and Mentoring: Ability to mentor and support team members and employees, encouraging professional development and career growth.

• Collaboration: Strong ability to work cross-functionally with other departments, ensuring that learning initiatives meet diverse needs across the organization.

• Continuous Improvement: Commitment to staying updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in learning and development.