Learning and Development Manager

About the role

The Learning and Development Manager will lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of curricula, training programmes and learning pathways for the organisation. This role partners with business leaders to align learning initiatives with future capability needs and supports talent development across the company.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, implementation and continuous improvement of curricula, training programmes and learning pathways.
• Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and develop annual learning and development plans.
• Ensure learning materials, assessments and training resources meet quality standards and organisational requirements.
• Monitor curriculum effectiveness through evaluations, internal reviews and performance metrics.
• Develop competency‑based learning frameworks and career development programmes.
• Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to identify future capability requirements and workforce development priorities.
• Manage training delivery through classroom, practical and digital learning platforms.
• Oversee learning quality assurance, curriculum governance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and develop a team of curriculum specialists, trainers and learning professionals.
• Support talent development, succession planning and capability‑building initiatives across the organisation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Training Management, Business Administration, Human Resources, Learning & Development or a related field.
• Professional certifications in Learning & Development, Instructional Design, Training Management, Talent Development or Organizational Development are highly preferred (e.g., CPTD, ATD, CIPD, PMP).
• Strong experience in curriculum development, training programme design, competency frameworks and workforce development.
• Experience within large corporate organisations, vocational institutes, training academies, government entities or workforce development environments.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management, leadership and project management capabilities.
• Proficiency in both Arabic and English.

Required skills