Senior Manager- Talent Development Center (UAE Nationals Only)
Roads and Transport AuthorityJob Description
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. Key Responsibilities: 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 expereince 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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