Job Purpose
To lead the design, implementation, and governance of the company’s learning and development strategy, ensuring all training programs are aligned with business objectives, competency frameworks, succession planning, career development, Saudization goals, and operational requirements within the construction industry.
Principal Accountabilities
Learning & Development Strategy
- Develop and implement the annual training strategy, training calendar, and budget based on training needs analysis, business priorities, competency gaps, and workforce development plans.
- Lead the Training Needs Analysis process across all departments and projects in coordination with business leaders and HCM stakeholders.
- Design and manage technical, behavioral, leadership, graduate, scholarship, and succession-related development programs.
- Ensure training programs are aligned with the company’s competency framework, career paths, succession plans, and performance management outcomes.
- Evaluate training effectiveness using proper measurement tools, including feedback, learning outcomes, behavioral impact, and ROI.
- Manage external training providers, vendors, academies, and certification bodies to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and business relevance.
- Develop internal training content and learning materials in coordination with subject matter experts across departments and projects.
- Stay updated on construction industry training trends, regulatory requirements, technical certifications, and best learning practices.
Talent & Employee Development
- Support employee development, career progression, mentoring, coaching, and leadership development programs.
- Manage and improve talent development initiatives linked to succession planning and high-potential employees.
- Provide guidance to managers on employee development plans and capability-building initiatives.
- Monitor training participation, completion rates, competency improvement, and development progress.
People Management
- Manage the Training team by assigning objectives, monitoring performance, providing feedback, and ensuring continuous development.
- Build a high-performing training function capable of supporting corporate and project requirements.
- Promote a learning culture across the organization.
Policies, Processes & Governance
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve training policies, procedures, systems, and controls.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, quality standards, information security practices, and HSE requirements.
- Maintain accurate training records, reports, dashboards, certifications, and audit requirements.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, Communication, or related field.
Master’s degree is preferred.
Experience:
10+ years of experience in Training, Learning & Development, or Talent Development.
Minimum 3–5 years in a managerial role.
Construction, contracting, engineering, or project-based industry experience is strongly preferred.
