Director, Talent Development

Role Summary:The Director, Talent Development provides strategic leadership, governance and oversight for all learning, technical and Saudi talent development initiatives across the organization. The role is accountable for building a future-ready workforce by aligning talent development strategies with business objectives, Saudi national’s workforce priorities and industry standards. The Director ensures integration, consistency and effectiveness across Learning & Development, Saudi Talent Development, and Technical Development, while maintaining strong governance, budget and compliance with Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental standards. Roles & Responsibilities: • Develop and own the company Talent Development strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, operational needs and long-term workforce planning. • Translate business strategy into integrated learning, technical and Saudi talent development roadmaps. • Provide governance, direction, and performance oversight to all Talent Development departments. • Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Learning & Development programs,Technical and industrial training frameworks, Saudi Talent Development, including Young Professionals and Young Technicians programs. • Ensure consistency, quality, and scalability of programs across business units and facilities. • Ensure full compliance with Quality Management System requirements, Health Safety and Environmental standards and Saudi development and regulatory requirements. • Guide, support and coach Talent Development Managers to ensure strong performance and future leadership readiness. • Encourage a culture where employees continuously learn, take responsibility for their work and strive for high standards. • Make sure Talent Development teams are properly staffed and have the right skills to meet business needs. • Act as the organization’s senior representative for talent development with educational institutions and training partners. • Manage and control Talent Development budget, ensuring cost effectiveness, optimization of resources and measurable return on investment. • Approve major vendor engagements, certifications and strategic training initiatives. • Establish KPIs, dashboards and governance mechanisms to measure training programs effectiveness, workforce capability improvement and business impact. • Provide regular strategic reports to executive leadership on progress, risks, outcomes, and improvement opportunities. • Ensure data-driven decision-making across all development initiatives. Experience: • Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in talent development, learning or workforce development. • At least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing multiple talent development functions. • Experience within manufacturing, industrial, or technical environments preferred. Qualifications & Education: • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field. • Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or Organizational • Leadership is preferred. Show more Show less

Develop and own the company Talent Development strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, operational needs and long-term workforce planning. Translate business strategy into integrated learning, technical and Saudi talent development roadmaps. Provide governance, direction, and performance oversight to all Talent Development departments. Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Learning & Development programs,Technical and industrial training frameworks, Saudi Talent Development, including Young Professionals and Young Technicians programs. Ensure consistency, quality, and scalability of programs across business units and facilities. Ensure full compliance with Quality Management System requirements, Health Safety and Environmental standards and Saudi development and regulatory requirements. Guide, support and coach Talent Development Managers to ensure strong performance and future leadership readiness. Encourage a culture where employees continuously learn, take responsibility for their work and strive for high standards. Make sure Talent Development teams are properly staffed and have the right skills to meet business needs. Act as the organization’s senior representative for talent development with educational institutions and training partners. Manage and control Talent Development budget, ensuring cost effectiveness, optimization of resources and measurable return on investment. Approve major vendor engagements, certifications and strategic training initiatives. Establish KPIs, dashboards and governance mechanisms to measure training programs effectiveness, workforce capability improvement and business impact. Provide regular strategic reports to executive leadership on progress, risks, outcomes, and improvement opportunities. Ensure data-driven decision-making across all development initiatives.