Learning and Development Manager

Role: | Planning & Curriculum Preparation Manager |

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of curricula, training programs, 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 organizational requirements.

• Monitor curriculum effectiveness through evaluations, internal reviews, and performance metrics.

• Develop competency-based learning frameworks and career development programs.

• 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 organization.

Preferred Candidate 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.

✔ Strong experience in curriculum development, training program design, competency frameworks, and workforce development.

✔ Experience within large corporate organizations, vocational institutes, training academies, government entities, or workforce development environments.

✔ Strong stakeholder management, leadership, and project management capabilities.

✔ Proficiency in both Arabic and English.

Preferred Certifications:

• CPTD (Certified Professional in Talent Development)

• ATD Certification

• CIPD Level 5 or 7

• Instructional Design Certifications

• Learning & Development Certifications

• Project Management Certification (PMP) – Preferred

Location: UAE - Dubai

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