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About the Role
Otis Elevator Co. seeks a Middle East Training Leader to design and implement technical training strategies across the region. The role involves developing training programs, delivering sessions, and collaborating with field teams to elevate technical capabilities.
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Responsibilities
- Define the regional technical training strategy aligned with Middle East business needs and corporate standards
- Design comprehensive technical training programs, learning paths, and skill development frameworks
- Develop training materials, documentation, practical modules, and evaluation methods
- Lead the deployment of the annual Training Plan across all Middle East branches
- Conduct direct technical training sessions for field personnel
- Support Field Engineers and Supervisors in their training roles
- Monitor training effectiveness through on the job performance, skill assessments, and competency audits
- Identify gaps in technical knowledge and develop targeted training interventions
- Continuously upgrade training content to reflect new technologies, tools, and safety standards
- Collaborate with Country Field Service Leads, Field Transformation Leaders, and Field Enablement teams
- Coordinate with Branch Managers and local supervisors to schedule and prioritize training sessions
- Monitor and report training KPIs, including completion rates, certification levels, and skill progress
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related technical field)
- Fluent English (spoken and written)
- Minimum 5–8 years of experience in technical training, field engineering, maintenance operations, or similar roles
- Experience in the elevator/escalator industry or related vertical transportation sectors strongly preferred
- Proven ability to design and deliver technical training programs
- Strong communication, instructional, and presentation skills
- Ability to travel extensively across the Middle East region
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Position Summary
- The Middle East Training Leader is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing the technical training strategy across the Middle East region.
- The role ensures successful deployment of training plans through direct delivery and collaboration with Field Engineers, Supervisors, and Branch teams.
- The ultimate objective is to elevate technical capabilities, knowledge, and performance of all field employees.
Key Responsibilities
- Training Strategy & Program Development: Define regional technical training strategy aligned with business needs.
- Design comprehensive technical training programs, learning paths, and skill development frameworks.
- Develop training materials, documentation, practical modules, and evaluation methods.
- Training Delivery & Deployment: Lead deployment of annual Training Plan across Middle East branches.
- Conduct direct technical training sessions for field personnel.
- Support Field Engineers and Supervisors in their training roles.
- Ensure proper execution of training activities by monitoring attendance, quality, and learning retention.
- Performance Improvement & Technical Competency: Evaluate training effectiveness through on the job performance and competency audits.
- Identify gaps in technical knowledge and develop targeted training interventions.
- Continuously upgrade training content to reflect new technologies and best practices.
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Work with Country Field Service Leads and Field Enablement teams.
- Coordinate with Branch Managers and local supervisors to schedule training.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related technical field). Mandatory.
- Fluent English (spoken and written). Mandatory.
- Minimum 5–8 years of experience in technical training, field engineering, maintenance operations, or similar roles.
- Experience in the elevator/escalator industry or related vertical transportation sectors is strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to design and deliver technical training programs.
- Strong communication, instructional, and presentation skills.
- Ability to travel extensively across the Middle East region.
Competencies
- Technical Expertise in Field Operations
- Instructional Design & Training Delivery
- Leadership & Coaching
- Communication & Team Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Process and Performance Improvement
- Safety & Quality Orientation
- Adaptability and Cultural Awareness
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