MANAGER, TECHNICAL

Job Purpose

Strategic Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and manage the Technical Department, supervising 3 heads in addition to instructors and academic support teams.
• Drive curriculum enhancement initiatives aligned with group companies’ workforce needs and future skills requirements.
• Promote innovation through the integration of AI, digital technologies, creative thinking, and autonomous learning within programs.
• Strengthen collaboration with group companies, accreditation bodies, and technical/AI solution partners.
• Lead instructor capability development, performance management, and succession planning to strengthen organizational capacity.

Operational & Program Management

• Oversee the design, delivery, review, and continuous improvement of foundation and technical diploma programs in line with approved governance frameworks.
• Establish and maintain rigorous quality assurance processes to ensure academic standards, trainee retention targets, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Manage departmental resources, including staffing, budgets, and facilities, to ensure efficient operations and alignment with the academy’s break‑even strategy.
• Monitor program performance metrics and implement improvement actions to enhance learning outcomes and customer value.

Technical & Industry Leadership

• Maintain current knowledge of ADNOC competency frameworks, site‑based technologies, and workforce development requirements.
• Provide expert oversight of technical training content to ensure relevance, accuracy, and alignment with vocational and industry standards.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, and instructional excellence across all technical programs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Education, Technology, or a related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in technical education, vocational training, or applied industrial training, with proven leadership responsibility.
• Strong expertise in program governance, quality assurance, and curriculum development for technical and foundation programs.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing large academic teams, stakeholder engagement, and innovation in training delivery.
• High digital literacy, with exposure to AI-enabled learning and modern training technologies.