Director – Talent & Organizational Development
Role Overview
The Director will lead talent development, leadership programs, succession planning, and organisational design.
The role partners with senior leadership to build future-ready capabilities and designs development frameworks aligned with business strategy.
The Director oversees performance management and culture initiatives, influences leadership behaviours, and supports long-term workforce planning.
Key Skills for This Role
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Client context
The client is a rapidly scaling UAE-based organisation focused on leadership development and organisational capability.
The business is investing in people and culture to support growth.
The role
The Director will lead talent development, leadership programs, succession planning, and organisational design.
The role partners with senior leadership to build future-ready capabilities and designs development frameworks aligned with business strategy.
The Director oversees performance management and culture initiatives, influences leadership behaviours, and supports long-term workforce planning.
Candidate profile
- Senior experience in talent management or organisational development.
- Strong exposure to leadership development and transformation environments.
- Credibility with senior leaders and strong design-thinking capability.
- Experience in UAE or GCC markets is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead talent development and leadership programs.
- Lead succession planning and organisational design.
- Partner with senior leadership to build future-ready capabilities.
- Design development frameworks aligned to business strategy.
- Oversee performance management and culture initiatives.
- Influence leadership behaviours and long-term workforce planning.
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