Learning & Leadership Development Partner
Job Fit Check
Base Career helps you apply smarter for this job.
Key skills for this role
About the Role
About The Role We are seeking a dynamic and consultative Learning & Leadership Development Partner to join our SJ Global Academy, overseeing Africa, Middle East, and Central Asia (AMECA).
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
About The Role
We are seeking a dynamic and consultative Learning & Leadership Development Partner to join our SJ Global Academy, overseeing Africa, Middle East, and Central Asia (AMECA).
This is a high-impact regional role responsible for shaping and delivering the Learning & Development (L&D) agenda across AMECA, while also providing short-term support to AEUK.
This is a mix of strategic position and **hands-on delivery and facilitation role**.
The successful candidate will actively consult with the business leaders to identify capability needs, and design, facilitate, and measure our learning and leadership solutions across the region, working directly with leaders, teams, and stakeholders to embed capability development into the fabric of the business.
You will operate as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, partnering closely with P&C and EDIB teams to drive measurable organisational impact through learning, leadership, and talent initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a high-impact L&D strategy aligned to regional talent and people priorities
- Design and embed L&D frameworks, governance, and policies across AMECA
- Project manage global and regional leadership development programs
- Deliver and facilitate leadership, capability, and behavioural programs across AMECA (and support AEUK in the short term)
- Coach and mentor leaders and develop L&D team capability
- Partner with P&C, EDIB and business leaders to embed learning into organisational culture
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders
- Measure and report ROI of L&D programs at the organisational level
- Lead instructional design initiatives, including digital and blended learning solutions
- Develop high-quality learning materials for technical and consulting environments
- Manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within tight deadlines
- Coordinate and oversee program logistics end-to-end
Key Qualifications & Experience
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing high-impact L&D strategies
- Proven experience designing frameworks, policies, and structured learning pathways
- Strong background in project managing complex, multi-regional programs
- Advanced coaching and mentoring capability
- Experience measuring organisational-level learning impact and ROI
- Demonstrated instructional design experience (preferably in engineering, technical, or consulting environments)
- Experience working across diverse, multicultural regions
Skills & Knowledge
- Strong and well-rounded knowledge of the L&D function
- Exceptional presentation and facilitation skills (in-person and virtual)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capability
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- Expert knowledge of L&D best practice and adult learning principles
- Consulting, influencing, and negotiation capability
- Ability to work independently and deliver without close supervision
- Instructional design expertise (desirable)
- Experience with e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate) (desirable)
- Working knowledge of LMS platforms (preferably Docebo)
- Familiarity with psychometric tools (e.g., Hogan, LSI) and coaching methodologies
- Strategic thinking with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans
- Strong analytical capability to measure impact and ROI
Why Join SJ?
Join a global, multidisciplinary consultancy shaping sustainable, people-centric environments across 40+ countries.
Through SJ Global Academy, you will play a pivotal role in building leadership capability and embedding a culture of continuous learning across the region.
This is an opportunity to combine strategic influence with hands-on delivery, driving tangible impact at both individual and organizational levels.
All recruitment activities are managed by our Talent Acquisition team.
Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively.
Join us in making a positive impact on the world!
Apply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
More jobs at Surbana Jurong Private Limited
Breakwater Engineer
الرياض, KSA
A global multidisciplinary consultancy with 16,500+ professionals across 40+ countries Delivering world-class infrastructure, buildings, and environmental solutions * Be a part of shaping our business and driving innova
Resident Engineer (Marine)
الرياض, KSA
A global multidisciplinary consultancy with 16,500+ professionals across 40+ countries Delivering world-class infrastructure, buildings, and environmental solutions * Be a part of shaping our business and driving innova
Quarry Engineer
الرياض, KSA
A global multidisciplinary consultancy with 16,500+ professionals across 40+ countries Delivering world-class infrastructure, buildings, and environmental solutions * Be a part of shaping our business and driving innova
Material Handling System (MHS) Expert
الرياض, KSA
A global multidisciplinary consultancy with 16,500+ professionals across 40+ countries Delivering world-class infrastructure, buildings, and environmental solutions * Be a part of shaping our business and driving innova
Project Planner
Dubai, UAE
About SJ Group: Global urban, infrastructure, and engineering consultancy with 16,500+ employees across 40+ countries, delivering transformative transportation, rail, and infrastructure projects across the Middle East an
Senior Business Development Coordinator
الرياض, KSA
About Surbana Jurong Surbana Jurong (SJ) is a leading global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm, driven by a vision to build cities and shape lives. Headquartered in Singapore, SJ is a diverse co
HSE Engineer
الرياض, KSA
A global multidisciplinary consultancy with 16,500+ professionals across 40+ countries Delivering world-class infrastructure, buildings, and environmental solutions * Be a part of shaping our business and driving innova
HSE Engineer
Dubai, UAE
A global multidisciplinary consultancy with 16,500+ professionals across 40+ countries Delivering world-class infrastructure, buildings, and environmental solutions * Be a part of shaping our business and driving innova
Breakwater Engineer
الرياض, KSA
Resident Engineer (Marine)
الرياض, KSA
Quarry Engineer
الرياض, KSA
Material Handling System (MHS) Expert
الرياض, KSA
Project Planner
Dubai, UAE
Senior Business Development Coordinator
الرياض, KSA
HSE Engineer
الرياض, KSA
HSE Engineer
Dubai, UAE