About Mirai

Mirai, a Scopely company based in Riyadh, Mirai is a subsidiary of Scopely, a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," "Star TrekTM Fleet Command," "Stumble Guys," "MARVEL Strike Force," and "Yahtzee® With Buddies," among others. Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies," Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting interactive experiences that players enjoy for years.

Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.

Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 and is now an independent

subsidiary of Savvy. Established in 2021 by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Savvy Games Group is a games and esports company formed with a mission to drive the long-term growth and development of the broader technology and innovation industry worldwide.

About The Role

We're looking for a Learning & Development leader who combines strategy, creativity, and executional excellence. This role is the heartbeat of Mirai's "iterate to greatness" culture — designing and delivering experiences that empower our people, elevate our performance, and evolve our studio. You'll own the full learning lifecycle: strategy, execution, tracking, and delivery balancing visionary planning with hands-on facilitation. You'll lead by example, embodying the leadership standards and Mirai studio tenets that define who we are.

Beyond accountability for shaping learning internally, you'll also curate and manage external partners, ensure internal experts can teach and inspire, drive the learning calendar, and own the digital learning ecosystem that enables continuous development. Working in close partnership with the Transformation team, you'll help integrate AI and automation to make learning smarter, faster, and more personalized.

What You'll Do

Strategic Planning

Design and implement a comprehensive L&D strategy that aligns with annual Studio goals, Mirai tenets and culture, and evolving skill needs of the teams
Translate studio values and leadership principles into actionable learning experiences that build capability and character across all levels

Execution, Delivery & Reporting

Design and drive the delivery of annual, quarterly, monthly, and weekly learning initiatives across the Studio in alignment with key stakeholders
Deliver engaging workshops, leadership programs, and team training sessions, bringing insight and energy to every experience
Enable internal subject matter experts to share knowledge effectively by coaching them in facilitation techniques and learning design, fostering a strong internal teaching culture
Provide accurate and timely L&D reports to Studio Leadership to ensure visibility, alignment, and cross-department communication

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

Establish clear success metrics and feedback loops to evaluate learning impact, drive accountability, and support continuous improvement
Utilize multiple data sources — including performance metrics, department goals, Job Function Analysis (JFA), and learner feedback — to evolve programs, automate repetitive processes, and enhance learner engagement

Digital Learning Ownership

Implement and manage the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring data accuracy, quarterly reporting, and seamless integration with the Studio ERP
Oversee the LMS and other digital learning platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Learning) to ensure learning content remains relevant, accessible, and impactful
Collaborate with the Transformation Team to embed AI and automation into L&D systems, enabling personalized learning experiences and predictive insights

Partnerships & Providers

Select, coordinate, and evaluate external learning providers to ensure high standards of quality, creativity, and relevance
Manage contracts, budgets, and vendor performance in collaboration with the Operations Team
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistency and excellence across all learning initiatives
Ensure annual alignment with MISA incentive requirements for Learning & Development, including quarterly reporting and the timely preparation and organization of all required documentation for incentive submissions

Leadership & Collaboration

Partner with Studio Leadership, Department Heads, and the HR Team to identify learning needs, close skill gaps, and promote growth at every level of the organization
Role model curiosity, empathy, self-improvement, and high-quality standards, creating a culture where learning is embedded into daily work rather than treated as an afterthought

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Learning & Development, ideally within fast-paced or creative industries
Proven success in owning and delivering end-to-end L&D strategy, program design, and implementation
Strong experience in vendor selection and management, including contract oversight and quality evaluation
Excellent project management, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills
Hands-on experience with learning platforms, digital tools, and AI-driven learning systems
Strong facilitation and content creation skills, with a passion for developing people and leaders
Demonstrated expertise in Learning Design and adult learning methodologies
Analytical mindset with the ability to design meaningful metrics and interpret data to demonstrate tangible learning impact
Deep expertise in conducting comprehensive Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to identify skill gaps and develop impactful learning strategies
A proactive and collaborative leader who embodies Mirai's tenets and upholds high standards of integrity, accountability, innovation, and excellence

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