Senior Manager - Organisational Development

Shamal Holding is a diversified investment firm that cultivates the extraordinary. Born in Dubai, we curate a unique portfolio of extraordinary investments, experiences and assets to generate meaningful outcomes. The investments we make are strategically chosen and thoughtfully nurtured, mirroring Dubai’s ambition, spirit and energy. As a global investor, asset owner and developer we utilise our resources, know-how and connections, to deliver long-term value, wherever we operate.

As Shamal Holding continues to grow, we’re in search of a Senior Manager – Organisational Development. In this role you will manage the L&D processes, from identifying training needs to designing and delivering educational programs. Currently Shamal is undergoing a process of significant business and cultural change. To meet the demands of this change process Shamal is now focusing on a range of transformational activities. This position plays key role in achieving a high degree of employee engagement.

Organisational Development is also a large part of this role, as this focuses on Succession Planning and Leadership Development across the whole organisation. This individual will also be responsible for execution of strategies to identify and develop future leaders within the organization. This role ensures a robust talent pipeline by aligning leadership competencies with the company’s strategic goals

• Use experience to identify skill gaps and advise on L&D initiatives that support Shamal’s strategy
• Conduct market research and market analysis to identify external vendors and institutions for specialized L&D needs.
• Support with stakeholder management for program design and execution to meet departmental learning objectives.
• Applying learning strategies that match the Shamals goals.
• Having the ability to conduct in-depth training needs analysis and determine the development needs of both individuals and the organization.
• Use a variety of learning approaches like coaching, job-shadowing, and online courses across Shamal, to help bridge the skills gap, as well as help promote a high-performance working culture
• Comfortable with designing and conducting e-learning modules, workshops, and other training sessions.
• Develop short and long-term training plans aligned with Shamals strategic goals, as well as measuring the effectiveness of these development plans and modifying them when necessary.
• Keep updated with the latest learning trends and technologies.
• Knowledge of a variety of Learning Management System (LMS), implementation and management of the LMS effectively to foster a learning culture.
• Update learning and development dashboards monthly for management oversight.
• Perform Return on Investment evaluations to ensure and improve the quality of L&D initiatives.
• Guarantee that mandatory training programs comply with regulations and are engaging.
• Engage with training participants to discuss feedback and build on feedback to ensure that trainings are continuously improved to assess their impact
• Utilize various training delivery methods.
• Keep track of the training budget and vendor contracts.
• Ensure the learning budget is used effectively, focusing on quality and business impact.
• Vendor Selection: Choose appropriate internal and external vendors for L&D programs that meet the company’s goals.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of the operational L&D strategy, along with the Executive Director – Talent Acquisition and Organisational Development.
• Develops and executes impactful L&D strategies for governance, compliance, quality and administration, aiming for superior internal customers satisfaction.

 Succession Planning & Leadership Development

• Identifying and developing potential future leaders.
• Implementing strategies to ensure a smooth transition during role changes.
• Certification in leadership coaching or talent development programs
• Comprehensive succession planning process to identify and prepare future leaders.
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to understand future leadership needs and create development plans.
• Design and facilitate leadership development programs, workshops, and seminars.
• Conduct talent assessments and provide coaching and feedback to high-potential and high-performing employees.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of leadership development initiatives and succession plans.
• Maintain a keen understanding of leadership training trends, developments, and best practices.

 Well-being and Culture

• Develop and oversee a comprehensive employee well-being program, including mental health, physical health, and work-life balance initiatives.
• Organize and manage events and activities that enhance team bonding and company culture.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of well-being programs and cultural initiatives, making data-driven recommendations for improvement on the latest trends and best practices in workplace well-being and culture management.

Technology and Process Automation

• Plays a key role in creating, designing and optimizing an LMS system, including vendor selection, trainings conducted, attendees, spend VS budget
• Supports with transitioning from legacy systems and implementing new solutions for streamlined processes and improved data accuracy.
• Supports in change management initiatives across HR and all Businesses.

 Process Improvement & Service Quality

• Implements initiatives to enhance service quality and internal customer satisfaction, aligned with Shamal's strategies and HR policies.
• Benchmarks best practices and champion their implementation within HR Business Support.
• Participates in key ad hoc HR projects and strategic initiatives, driving continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management (HRM), Psychology, Education, Business, or a related field.
• At least 10 years in Learning & Development (L&D), preferably in finance or real estate. Must have skills in managing stakeholders, analyzing training needs, and handling vendors.
• Strong interest in employee education and technology-based learning.
• Ability to create training content, including online courses.
• Knowledge of e-learning platforms and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong interpersonal abilities to interact with all company levels.
• Experience in the banking sector is beneficial.
• Competence in designing learning programs.
• Experience in teaching or presenting, ideally as a trainer.
• Proficiency in English, Arabic is a plus.
• Leadership qualities and the ability to work

For more information about Shamal, please visit our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shamalholding/

Note:

Due to a high influx of profiles, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.