Company
Our client is founded by the Saudi government to bring all communities together and develop all sectors and fields with innovative solutions. The organization generates over $24 million in sales and has over 850 companies and 700 employees.
They are currently looking for a Learning & Talent Senior Manager to be based in NEOM, Saudi Arabia.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Work with the NEOM sectors and business to develop the learning and development/capability building strategy for NEOM.
Lead the NEOM learning and development team to deliver on the agreed strategy, providing a professional, proactive service to all levels across the organization and at all stages of the employee journey – aligned with the NEOM vision and mission and the HR people strategy.
Work with the HR management team to develop learning and development strategies to ensure individuals and teams have the right skills, knowledge and behaviors to support NEOM’s vision and mission.
Ensure that the talent development and learning and development strategies are delivered by developing and managing quarterly/annual activity plans.
Support the strategies by ensuring opportunities are offered through multiple channels, including e-learning and online content, in addition to classroom-based learning and workshops. Manage the implementation of a Learning Management System to meet NEOM’s needs.
Work with HR colleagues to carry out robust workforce planning and capability needs analysis across the business and propose appropriate solutions/programs/learning institutes to meet gaps identified.
Design, develop and implement programs focusing on different pools of talent, e.g. Leadership Programs, Graduate Development Programs/Fellowships, Technical Training Programs, etc.
Raise awareness across NEOM of all opportunities for learning and development (including attendance at conferences, coaching and mentoring, reading, job shadowing/swapping, etc). Develop the concept of life-long learning.
Develop tools to help evidence how development activity is supporting business needs and to measure the return on investment of development programs.
Work alongside Managers, Directors and Department/Sector Heads to ensure that all development and capability building activity remains aligned with current and future business needs.
Liaise with and manage external suppliers, vendors and partners in the delivery of development programs. Provide advice and guidance on external suppliers for Sectors and Departments across NEOM.
Manage the learning and development budget for NEOM.
Champion the development of NEOM employees and proactively drive a learning and development agenda for NEOM – on an ongoing basis.

Qualification & Requirements:

5+ years’ leading an L&D function with the knowledge and experience of managing a development/capability building function in a large multi-cultural organization
Bachelor's Degree in HR, Learning & Development or other related field
Ability to bring new ideas and thinking to develop learning and development programs and initiatives to meet NEOM’s business needs
Knowledge of and experience with e-learning, online content and learning management systems
Ability to develop and deliver bespoke solutions to address organizational challenges
Ability to simply articulate how learning and development activity supports the organization and evidence the return on investment
Confident, personable and able to build relationships across and outside of the organization
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong planning and problem-solving skills
Proficient with a range of learning delivery tools and platforms and Microsoft Office
Knowledge and interest in current thinking and trends in the learning and development field
Knowledge/awareness of psychometric tools and coaching techniques