Director - Organization Learning

Role Overview

We are looking for a knowledgeable and visionary Director of Learning to spearhead the design and execution of Qiddiyas comprehensive learning framework. This role is essential to enhancing current performance and equipping the workforce with capabilities to support future growth, working closely with business and HR leaders to align learning initiatives with strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and operationalize learning frameworks, curricula, development paths, and standards tailored to Qiddiyas critical capability areas.
• Convert key organizational priorities into actionable learning roadmaps aimed at improving current performance and preparing for future workforce demands.
• Ensure learning pathways are customized to relevant functions, assets, and subsidiaries and directly contribute to measurable improvements in performance and business results.
• Establish and enhance governance structures, policies, standards, and procedures related to learning across the organization, ensuring compliance with Saudi regulatory mandates and enterprise risk standards.
• Define learning outcome metrics to assess adoption, skill application, and return on learning investments.
• Lead the growth and integration of digital learning tools including SuccessFactors and Sana, creating blended experiences combining digital, face-to-face, social, experiential, and performance-focused learning methods.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners such as academic and professional institutions to enhance accessibility, personalization, learner engagement, and leverage data analytics for continuous improvement.
• Design and manage the learning function's organizational structure, fostering a resilient, customer-oriented, commercially savvy team capable of effectively partnering with business units.

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 15 years of experience in Learning and Development with a minimum of 8 years in leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success managing enterprise-wide learning programs in complex, dynamic environments, preferably with regional or global exposure including the Middle East.
• In-depth knowledge of the Saudi learning landscape, including applicable regulations, governance, workforce development, and compliance.
• Proficient in stakeholder management, vendor relations, budgeting, business case development, and learning investment decision-making.
• Solid technological acumen in learning systems; familiarity with SuccessFactors and Sana is a plus.
• Experience building internal teams and managing external collaborations.
• Competency in applying learning analytics and data insights to enhance program effectiveness and demonstrate impact.
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Education, Psychology, Business Administration, or related disciplines; advanced degrees or certifications such as a Masters in Organizational Psychology or recognized HR credentials (CIPD, ATD, SHRM) are preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in adult learning theories, learning sciences, and performance-based educational approaches.
• Strategic mindset paired with commercial insight to align learning outcomes with organizational goals.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills capable of engaging all organizational levels, including senior executives, to foster ownership and cultural alignment.
• Adaptable and proactive in fast-evolving settings, with continuous process improvement focus.
• Ability to independently manage multiple initiatives and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Balanced orientation towards strategic planning and pragmatic execution.
• Market-aware and forward-looking approach incorporating external insights to innovate learning solutions.
• Reflects and promotes Qiddiyas cultural values emphasizing play and high performance.

Why Work With Us?

• Participate in an extraordinary project to create a pioneering city focused on experiences of play, leaving a lasting legacy.
• Contribute to shaping the future learning environment within Saudi Arabia, merging local context, global methodologies, digital technologies, and enterprise-wide capability development.