Chief Specialist - Talent Development Center

Strategy

• Formulation and implementation of policies and strategies for the Training Centre to support organizational growth and excellence.
• Design and implementation of procedures and systems for training and development aligned with HR strategy and international best practices.
• Develop functional capabilities through annual learning and development plans, including leadership and technical programs tailored to job needs.
• Development of professional growth frameworks by assessing competencies and capability levels through behavioral and technical assessments.
• Creation of strategic partnerships with external training centers and institutions to enhance program quality and reach.
• Work in Centre-wide restructuring and reorganization initiatives to ensure alignment with evolving business priorities.

Operations

• Oversee Implement scholarship, graduate, and summer training programs to support early talent pipelines.
• Oversee execution of training and development programs, ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to approved plans.
• Supervise the execution of individual performance evaluation processes in line with Dubai Government HR policies and internal procedures.
• Manage the logistical arrangements and operational support for training courses and learning programs.
• Direct the implementation of new employee induction programs to ensure consistent onboarding experiences.
• Oversee Training Centre Functions and ensure optimal utilization of resources and assets across RTA.

Product And Process Improvement

• Evaluate all training programs and providers, preparing detailed performance and impact reports for continuous improvement.
• Recommend enhancements to training content, delivery methods, and evaluation tools based on feedback and learning analytics.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to implement improvements in professional development frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree/Master’s degree in HR
• 9+ years in case of Master's degree (11+years in case of Bachelor's degree)
• Expertise in assessment and talent pool development
• Skilled in employee performance management and evaluation
• Ability to create and manage individual development plans (IDPs)
• Experience in digital learning platform administration and optimization
• Proficiency in learning strategy design and implementation
• Capability to conduct market research and benchmarking for talent practices
• Strong project management skills with effective delivery oversight
• Competence in ROI assessment of talent and training programs
• Experience in managing end-to-end training programs
• Knowledge of talent strategy formulation and workforce planning
• Ability to perform training needs analysis (TNA)
• Skilled in training operations and learning center management

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