Program Lead – Technology Learning & Capability

Translate the Technology strategy and future skills agenda into a multi-year technology learning and capability roadmap .

Identify current and emerging skill gaps across technology domains and establish targeted capability-building interventions.

Partner with Technology leadership to prioritise critical skills across AI/GenAI, Data, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Architecture, DevOps and emerging technologies .

Develop role-based learning journeys aligned to technology career paths and competency frameworks.

Lead the strategy and execution of Technology Academies, Tech Bootcamps, Reskilling/Upskilling programmes and Certification pathways .

Build scalable learning interventions for different talent segments — early careers, experienced professionals, SMEs and technology leaders.

Establish programmes that support internal mobility, succession planning and future talent readiness .

Drive strategic partnerships with universities, technology providers and specialist learning organisations.

Own the end-to-end portfolio of technology capability initiatives, including strategy, prioritisation, planning, execution, governance and benefits realisation .

Establish programme governance, milestones, dependencies, risks, budgets and performance dashboards.

Manage multiple concurrent programmes across technology domains and geographies.

Drive standardisation and reuse of learning frameworks, content and programme assets across the GCC.

Act as a strategic partner to Technology leadership, HR/L&D, Global Technology teams and business stakeholders .

Facilitate alignment across locations and global technology organisations.

Influence senior stakeholders and SMEs to drive adoption and sponsorship of capability programmes.

Manage strategic external learning and technology partners, ensuring quality, value and measurable outcomes.

Establish a robust Technology Capability Measurement Framework covering participation, proficiency, certification, skill uplift, mobility and business impact.

Develop executive dashboards to provide visibility of capability maturity and programme outcomes.

Measure the effectiveness and ROI of learning investments.

Use data, learner insights and stakeholder feedback to continuously improve programmes.

Key Deliverables:

Technology Capability & Learning Roadmap

Technology Skills / Capability Framework

Technology Academies and strategic learning programmes

AI/GenAI and emerging technology capability programmes

Role-based learning journeys and certification pathways

Technology talent reskilling and internal mobility programmes

Executive capability dashboards and governance

Strategic learning partner ecosystem

Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline

Technology curious and future-focused

Strong influencer and stakeholder manager

Data-driven and outcome-oriented

Comfortable operating across global, matrixed environments

Able to convert ambiguous capability needs into structured programmes

Strong commercial and vendor-management orientation

Passionate about building future-ready technology talent

Drive Large-Scale Transformation: Lead strategic learning initiatives that shape the digital fluency and technical capabilities of a global workforce within one of the world's leading financial institutions.

Work at the Intersection of Finance & Tech: Play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between cutting-edge technological advancements (such as AI, Cloud, and Cybersecurity) and organizational talent development.

Impactful Global Reach: Influence the professional growth and technical evolution of a diverse, international community of technologists, contributing directly to the bank's long-term innovation roadmap.

Collaborative & Innovative Culture: Join an environment that values continuous learning and provides the resources to implement scalable, modern learning architectures and methodologies.

Commitment to Excellence: Be part of an institution that prioritizes structured career development and invests heavily in its human capital to maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

We passionately embrace diversity and foster an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. Our policies promote equal opportunity regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability or other factors.