This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a VP Talent Management in Saudi Arabia.
This is a high-impact executive leadership role responsible for transforming a foundational Learning & Enablement function into a fully integrated, strategic Talent Management organization. The position plays a critical role in shaping how talent is developed, assessed, and advanced across a global workforce. It combines strategic vision with hands-on transformation of performance management, succession planning, and leadership development capabilities. You will be responsible for building scalable, data-driven, and AI-enabled talent systems that strengthen workforce capability and long-term leadership readiness. Operating at the executive level, this role partners closely with senior leadership to define talent strategy aligned with business growth. The environment is fast-paced, global, and transformation-oriented, requiring both change leadership and operational excellence.
Accountabilities
In this role, you will define and lead the global Talent Management strategy while transforming existing learning and enablement structures into a unified, data-driven function focused on performance, growth, and leadership development. You will oversee the full employee talent lifecycle, ensuring scalable systems, strong governance, and alignment with business priorities.
- Define and execute a global Talent Management strategy integrating performance management, learning & development, succession planning, career development, and high-potential programs.
- Own the end-to-end performance management lifecycle, including goal setting, reviews, calibration processes, and performance improvement frameworks.
- Design and lead global succession planning and high-potential identification programs to strengthen leadership pipelines and organizational readiness.
- Build career development frameworks, competency models, and internal mobility pathways that enable structured employee growth.
- Oversee global learning and development programs, including onboarding, leadership development, and functional upskilling initiatives.
- Lead the optimization of Workday and LMS platforms, ensuring full integration and elimination of fragmented talent processes.
- Champion the adoption of AI-driven and automated talent solutions, including learning recommendations, coaching nudges, and skills gap analysis.
- Develop talent analytics capabilities to track workforce health, mobility, succession strength, and program effectiveness.
- Partner with executive leadership, HRBPs, Finance, and other stakeholders to align talent strategy with business objectives.
- Lead, develop, and inspire a global Talent Management team while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Requirements
This role requires a senior talent leader with deep expertise across the full talent management lifecycle and proven experience leading transformation at scale in global organizations. You should bring strong executive presence, systems thinking, and the ability to translate talent strategy into measurable business impact.
- 10+ years of experience in Talent Management, Learning & Development, or broader People leadership roles, including 3+ years in a senior leadership position.
- Proven expertise in performance management, succession planning, and high-potential programs at scale.
- Strong experience designing and implementing career frameworks, competency models, and internal mobility programs.
- Hands-on expertise with Workday Talent, Learning, and Performance modules, including configuration and adoption.
- Experience implementing or managing global LMS platforms (e.g., Workday Learning, Cornerstone, Docebo).
- Strong understanding of AI-driven HR technologies and automation in talent workflows.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to build executive-level dashboards and translate insights into strategy.
- Demonstrated ability to simplify complex systems and streamline overlapping processes into scalable frameworks.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with executive-level presence.
- Experience leading global, cross-functional teams in fast-paced, matrixed environments.
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, CPTD) are a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive executive compensation (base salary range: $240,000-$275,000)
- Performance-based bonuses and incentive programs
- Equity and long-term incentive opportunities (where applicable)
- Global and flexible work environment
- Strong focus on learning, leadership development, and career growth
- Access to modern HR tech, AI-enabled tools, and innovative talent systems
- Inclusive, international, and collaborative culture
- Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage and wellness support
- Tuition, certification, and professional development reimbursement options
- Employee assistance and family support programs
How Jobgether Works
We use an
AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
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