Sr. Learning and Development Manager

Job Summary:
We are hiring a Senior Learning and Development Manager who will serve as a
key HR business partner working closely with BU Executive Teams and HR
Leadership Team to translate business strategy / plans into value-add Learning
and Development solutions. He/she is responsible for the design, development
and deployment of enterprise-wide Learning and Development strategies and
plans that visibly contribute to driving competitive advantage. This role is
based in Kuwait and will report to the Chief HR Officer at Alghanim
Industries.

Key Responsibilities:
Working closely with selected business & HR stakeholders to determine
development needs and strategy that ensures employees have the competencies
and experiences necessary to achieve Company performance goals; ensures
alignment with other HR process, policy and business rule changes.

Builds strategy and drives development, deployment and measurement of an
aligned approach to management development and assessment for newly appointed,
mid and senior levels of management using all modes of delivery, including
technology, to balance the quality of development with the cost of delivery.

Introduces innovative and leading edge management and leadership development
programs designed to meet specific individual, business unit, and corporate
needs, consistent with the human resources planning and business strategy
efforts of AI.

Establishes metrics and criteria for delivering services, monitors performance
against these, and manages customer expectations regarding service delivery
capabilities and results.

Establishes and reinforces compliance with enterprise-wide processes,
standards and goals for needs assessment, design, delivery, deployment and
measurement of workforce development systems and solutions; ensures alignment
with internal audit, HR and other relevant governance/control criteria.

Work closely with the Data Analytics team to collect and aggregate data and
translate those data into insights through data analysis that drives
deliberate action plans at the appropriate levels.

Drives identification and development of relevant management systems,
processes and tools that enable managers to optimize individual and team
performance and engagement. Leverages intuitive technology solutions that
provide easy-to-use team performance and engagement tools.

Works with internal stakeholders to develop and execute vendor management
strategies and agreements for the provision of selected global services.
Considered expert in global best practice human resource development products,
vendors, services, etc.; attends conferences, seminars and key opinion leader
events to stay current.

Builds and maintains relationships/networks with global/regional business and
HR Leaders/Key Opinion Leaders, as well as external partners (e.g. business
consultants, business school faculty, etc.). Evangelizes and champions
individual, team and Company development initiatives.

Serves as coach, advisor and expert in developing team knowledge, practices
and benchmarking; keeps team abreast of new developments in field; considered
expert with latest research, best practices, methodologies and trends.

Manages L&D; budget to ensure fiscal responsibility; monitors financial
performance and recommends resources based on analysis of expected costs,
benefits and understanding of business goals; achieves planned objectives with
budgeted resources.

Candidate skills and requirements:
‎8-‎10 years’ experience in Learning & Development.

Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Psychology, Organization Development,
Business Administration or related field.

Learning and Development/Leaders Assessment/Coaching-related certifications a
plus (e.g. MBTI, Firo B, Trainer Skills, etc).

Multi-industry experience is desirable.

Successful track record working as an HR Leader

Well-developed understanding of the business environment and associated
contemporary issues in Learning and Development.

Proven record of working as a cross-BU partner with line management in the
design and implementation of effective and efficient Learning & Development
solutions.

Experience transforming and driving change across a complex, dynamic, matrix
organization.