Senior Manager – Learning & Development (Native English speaker)

Job Title: Senior Manager – Learning & Development

Department: People & Culture

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Reports to: Director, People & Culture

Role Purpose

Lead the design and execution of organization-wide learning and capability‑building initiatives that support strategic priorities, operational excellence, and people development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the annual L&D strategy, roadmap, and budget.
• Lead leadership development, onboarding, mandatory training, and capability-building programs.
• Oversee LMS governance, content management, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation training standards (DoH, JCIA).
• Collaborate with business leaders to identify learning needs and design customized solutions.
• Manage internal and external training partners, vendors, and consultants.
• Implement evaluation frameworks to measure training impact and ROI.
• Coach and develop the L&D team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s preferred.
• 8–12 years of L&D experience, with at least 4 years in leadership roles.
• Proven track record in enterprise learning programs and digital learning.
• Strong stakeholder management and analytical skills.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Program Management
• Learning Design & Facilitation
• Digital Learning
• Leadership & Influence
• Data & Insights