Senior Manager- Talent Development Center (UAE Nationals Only)
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About the Role
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) seeks a Senior Manager for Talent Development Center to lead enterprise-wide training, national development, and learning frameworks. The role involves strategic oversight of learning programs, performance evaluation, and talent pipeline development.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic direction and governance of enterprise wide training, national development and development frameworks
- Oversee the design and endorsement of procedures and systems for employee learning and development
- Direct the formulation and approval of the annual learning and development plan
- Steer the preparation and implementation of professional development plans through competency assessment
- Provide strategic oversight for scholarship, summer training, and graduate development programs
- Lead the development of the annual budget and forecast, monitor implementation, and recommend adjustments
- Lead the national development agenda for RTA and ensure RTA guidelines are implemented across sectors
- Supervise the implementation of approved learning programs
- Oversee the coordination of training logistics and resources
- Lead the implementation and periodic enhancement of employee induction programs
- Govern the Authority’s individual performance evaluation process
- Approve performance evaluation outcomes and reports
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree/Master’s degree in HR/Business Administration
- Minimum 12 years of experience with Masters or 14 years with Bachelors
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Job Purpose
- Lead the strategic direction and governance of enterprise wide training, national development and development frameworks to strengthen organizational capability, ensure alignment with HR strategy, and promote a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence.
Strategy
- Oversee the design and endorsement of procedures and systems for employee learning and development aligned with organizational HR strategy and global best practices.
- Direct the formulation and approval of the annual learning and development plan, including leadership, individual, and functional capability building programs informed by organizational needs.
- Steer the preparation and implementation of professional development plans through competency assessment and capability measurement frameworks to advance workforce performance.
- Provide strategic oversight for scholarship, summer training, and graduate development programs to ensure talent pipeline continuity.
- Lead the development of the annual budget and forecast, monitor implementation, and recommend adjustments.
- Lead the national development agenda for RTA and ensure RTA guidelines are implemented across sectors.
Operations
- Supervise the implementation of approved learning programs, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, policy frameworks, and quality standards.
- Oversee the coordination of training logistics and resources to ensure efficient delivery of learning initiatives.
- Lead the implementation and periodic enhancement of employee induction programs to support smooth onboarding and engagement.
- Govern the Authority’s individual performance evaluation process to ensure compliance with Dubai Government HR requirements and internal policies.
- Approve performance evaluation outcomes and reports, ensuring insights inform talent decisions and organizational improvement.
- Guide, support, and evaluate Centre Managers to ensure consistent performance and alignment with RTA’s training goals.
- Oversee effective utilization of training facilities and resources for maximum efficiency across RTA.
Product / Process Improvement
- Direct the evaluation of all training programs and providers to ensure quality, impact, and alignment with capability objectives.
- Champion continuous improvement in training design, delivery, and impact assessment, integrating evidence based enhancements.
- Promote adoption of digital learning technologies and data driven methods to modernize the learning ecosystem.
- Review learning analytics and recommend improvements to strengthen the strategic value of training initiatives.
- Define and govern training metrics, OKRs, and productivity measures.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree/Master’s degree in HR/Business Administration
- Minimum 12 years of experience with Masters or 14 years of experience with Bachelors
Key Skills & Competencies
- Assessment & Talent Pool Development
- Employee Performance Management
- Governance and Compliance
- Individual Development Planning
- Digital Learning Platform Management
- Learning Strategy Design & Implementation
- Market research and benchmarking
- ROI Assessment
- Training Program Management
- Talent Strategy Formulation
- HR Risk & Compliance Management
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