Manager - Learning Design and Delivery

About the Role

Requirements

• Business & SME Partnership
• · Partner with Business-based subject matter experts, to translate business needs into clear learning objectives and success measures – with a primary focus on the Development Organization within Qiddiya.
• · Ensure learning solutions support approved policies, processes, technical standards, learning programs or winning behaviors.
• · Proactively manage stakeholders to align priorities, timelines, and delivery.
• · Work as part of a cohesive Organizational Learning team to drive holistic learning solutions
• Instructional Design & Learning Delivery
• · Build learning content, learning programs and curriculum using Sana - our innovative Learning Experience Platform that delivers self-led and facilitated learning content.
• · Design and deliver a range of engaging learning solutions that drive foundational awareness, ensure compliance with processes, build technical skills or grow capabilities important to Qiddiya.
• · Co-facilitate learning workshops with Subject Matter Experts or other experienced facilitators, such as inductions, bootcamps or live sessions.
• · Balance rigor with creativity, using experiential and playful methods to reinforce business outcomes in line with adult learning principles.
• Learning Architecture, Governance & Content Quality
• · Uphold agreed Learning governance standards.
• · Build and maintain structured curricula, pathways, and learning spaces to support capability development.
• · Ensure content is current, accessible, well‐structured, and easy to retrieve.
• · Act as a quality custodian, aligning all content to learning objectives, standards, and Qiddiya design principles (hint – you wouldn’t simply upload a user manual or policy and call it training!)
• Learning Innovation
• · Leverage AI to design storyboards, modular content, gamified checkpoints, interactions, and simulations.
• · Explore and implement new approaches that enhance engagement, experimentation, and learning effectiveness.
• Assessment, Measurement & Learning Impact
• · Design assessments and activities that measure outcomes, reinforce skills, and demonstrate learning impact.
• · Analyze feedback, engagement, and performance data to continuously improve learning quality.
• Reporting & Continuous Improvement
• · Provide clear reporting to senior stakeholders on outcomes, insights, and improvement opportunities.
• · Demonstrate alignment to priority capability needs and curriculum roadmaps.
• · Share best practices and innovations across the learning community to drive continuous improvement.
• Key Requirements
• Experience & Background
• · 6 - 10 years of experience in the fields Instructional Design, Learning Creation or a role where you have directly created learning solutions (including appropriate content creation) across a range of subjects.
• · Strong business acumen, preferably with exposure to property development, construction, engineering, infrastructure or transport sectors.
• · Proven track record of designing and delivering blended training programs and curriculum that create impact and drive higher business and human performance and compliance.
• · Experience in developing interactions, learning games, activities or assessments that reinforce learning.
• · Proficiency in managing multiple learning or business projects simultaneously.
• · Understand skills-based education, data-informed learning journeys and immersive storytelling.
• · Experience using best-in-class learning technologies for content creation and learning experience. Experience using Sana Learn would be advantageous.
• · Experience with, or an interest in AI Prompt-driven development, would be advantageous.
• · Flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing business requirements.
• · Ability to effectively manage and prioritize workload and deliver to tight deadlines.
• · Demonstrated strong written and verbal skills in English.
• · Demonstrated proficient use of enterprise-level software, such as Microsoft 365 or similar
• · Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and across multiple departments, proven ability to empathize across cultures and different teams.
• · Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.
• Skills & Capabilities
• · Passionate about creating playful learning experiences that create serious outcomes
• · Instructional designer mindset with a focus on creating positive business outcomes
• · Technical ability with learning authoring tools and the interface with learning technologies
• · Exceptional ability to use storytelling to create powerful learning outcomes
• · Highly organized, ability to simplify complex content into impactful learning
• · Excellent problem‐solving skills with a proactive approach to improvement
• · Highly collaborative communicator who can work across HR, IT, vendors, and business teams
• · Curious, adaptable, and energized by the growth and performance of people
• Why Join Us? • Build a Real Legacy....an Actual City: Imagine being part of a team that's not just shaping an organization but helping to build a unique city from the ground up. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to contribute to a landmark project that will pioneer the future of 'Play'. • Forge the Future of Saudi (and Global) Leadership: Step into a pivotal role within a leading PIF organization, where your expertise will directly shape the landscape of talent and leadership, fueling the engine of development for the Kingdom. • Join a Truly International Team: Work alongside colleagues from over 52 nationalities, creating a vibrant and enriching environment embedded in a strong Saudi culture. Experience the power of diverse perspectives and build a global network.