L&D Manager

Purpose of Job

To design, implement, and manage a Group-wide learning and development strategy that builds technical, leadership, and functional capabilities across all business units including factories, gold refinery, retail stores, wholesale operations, antiques & furniture production, and tourism services. The L&D Manager ensures that employee skills align with business objectives, safety standards, compliance requirements, and future growth plans

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and execute a Group L&D strategy aligned with corporate goals and workforce plans.

Establish learning policies, frameworks, and standards across Egypt & GCC operations.

Create annual training plans and budgets for all business units.

Define learning KPIs and governance mechanisms.

Conduct group-wide TNAs covering all required skills across the group.

Work closely with business leaders to identify skill gaps and priorities.

Design and manage technical training programs.

Ensure mandatory certifications, safety, and regulatory training are delivered and tracked.

Coordinate with external technical institutes, OEMs, and safety bodies.

Design leadership development programs.

Support succession planning and talent pipeline development.

Implement coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job learning initiatives.

Manage blended learning solutions (classroom, on-the-job, e-learning, virtual training).

Implement and manage LMS platforms and learning technologies.

Ensure consistency and quality of learning content across regions.

Manage L&D budgets efficiently and ensure ROI on training spend.

Select and manage external trainers, consultants, and learning partners.

Negotiate contracts and monitor vendor performance.

Evaluate training effectiveness using learning impact models.

Track post-training performance improvements and behavioral change.

Prepare regular reports for senior management with insights and recommendations.

Job Requirements Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or Organizational Development; master's degree preferred.

810 years in HR or L&D, with at least 35 years in managerial roles; experience in luxury goods, art, or travel industries preferred.

Strong knowledge of instructional design, adult learning principles, and digital learning platforms.

CIPD, SHRM, or L&D-specific certifications (e.g., training & development, coaching) preferred.

Ability to travel across subsidiaries and international markets.

Fluency in English required; English proficiency is essential for reporting and compliance. Skills & Competencies:

Strong L&D strategy design and execution skills.

Deep understanding of adult learning principles.

Experience with leadership development and technical training.

Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.

Excellent communication and facilitation abilities

. Analytical mindset with ability to measure learning impact.

Cultural awareness and adaptability across regions.