The Manager – Learning and Development plays a pivotal role in delivering high-impact, scalable learning solutions that build organizational capability and align with ACWA Power’s business objectives. The incumbent will lead the execution of learning initiatives across technical, functional, and leadership domains while driving a culture of continuous development and performance excellence.
Reporting to the Director of Learning and Development, this role partners closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to manage end-to-end learning design, implementation, and evaluation. It also supports strategic projects such as talent pipeline readiness, nationalization, and capability transformation programs across global markets.
Key Responsibilities:
Learning Strategy and Program Execution
- Translate the enterprise learning strategy into actionable learning plans and programs aligned with business priorities.
- Conduct learning needs analyses in collaboration with HRBPs and business leaders to identify skill gaps and future capability requirements.
- Lead the deployment of development solutions, including classroom, virtual, blended learning, and experiential formats.
- Design and deliver selected in-house learning programs, including but not limited to soft skills, managerial development, and onboarding modules.
Capability Development & Portfolio Management
- Manage and maintain the L&D program portfolio, including leadership development, technical upskilling, soft skills training, and onboarding.
- When required, facilitate both online and in-person learning activities to ensure effective knowledge transfer and participant engagement.
- Oversee the development and curation of digital learning assets and ensure effective utilization of the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Continuously assess program effectiveness using the Kirkpatrick Model or similar frameworks, and adapt approaches based on insights.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as a learning advisor to functional heads and HRBPs to embed learning into business routines.
- Drive awareness, participation, and ownership of development programs across departments and geographies.
- Facilitate alignment between L&D initiatives and performance management, succession planning, and workforce planning activities.
- Engage with key business leaders to align learning content with strategic priorities, ensuring that programs directly support business outcomes and deliver measurable impact.
Vendor and Budget Management
- Manage relationships with external learning partners, ensuring high-quality delivery and value for investment.
- Monitor learning budgets and optimize cost-efficiency in program execution without compromising quality.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
- Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms to track learning KPIs such as completion rates, learner satisfaction, business impact, and ROI.
- Contribute to talent development reporting for the Management Committee, ExCom, and Board-level presentations where relevant.
- Ability to analyze learning needs, design effective learning solutions, and deliver training that addresses skills gaps (essential).
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- 8-10 years of progressive experience in Learning and Development within a multinational or matrixed organization.
- Proven success in designing and executing learning activities and large-scale learning programs across geographies and functions in a multinational or large-scale organization.
- Certification in L&D, instructional design, coaching, or related fields (e.g., ATD, CIPD, SHRM) is highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and modern learning technologies.
- Hands-on experience with digital learning platforms and Learning Management Systems (SuccessFactors, Cornerstone, etc.).
- Analytical mindset with the ability to translate learning data into insights and action.
- Excellent facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills across seniority levels.
- Strong project management and multitasking capabilities in dynamic environments.
- Fluency in English and Arabic is required
- Familiarity with the energy, utilities, or water sectors is a strong advantage, especially in aligning learning content with industry-specific capabilities and regulatory frameworks.
Additional Information:
- Willingness to travel for site-based learning deployments and regional program oversight.
- Adaptable to working across time zones and within a culturally diverse environment
