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This role is for a Learning & Development Director in the Real Estate & Property Development industry in Dubai, UAE. The Director will lead talent growth, drive organizational capability, leadership excellence, and employee development initiatives. Key responsibilities include developing and executing L&D strategy, identifying skills gaps, designing learning programs, leading an L&D team, measuring program effectiveness, and managing budgets.
Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in HR, Organizational Psychology, or related field (Master's preferred), with at least 10 years of experience in learning and development, including 5 years in a leadership role. Preferred skills include experience with digital learning platforms and e-learning solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of adult learning principles, talent development, and leadership frameworks, with experience in large, dynamic organizations, preferably in real estate, construction, or property management.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in HR, Organizational Psychology, or related field (Master's preferred) with 10+ years in L&D, including 5+ years in leadership. Requires strong understanding of adult learning principles, talent development, leadership frameworks, and experience in large organizations (preferably real estate, construction, or property management). Must have excellent stakeholder management, communication, influencing skills, and an analytical mindset for ROI tracking.
Description
Job Title: Learning & Development DirectorLocation: Dubai, UAEIndustry: Real Estate & Property DevelopmentJob Summary:We are seeking an experienced and strategic Learning & Development (L&D) Director to lead talent growth within a dynamic real estate and property development organization. The ideal candidate will drive organizational capability, leadership excellence, and employee development initiatives that align with the company's ambitious business goals in a competitive property market.Key Responsibilities:• Develop and execute a comprehensive L&D strategy tailored to a real estate/property development environment.• Identify skills gaps across business units and design impactful learning programs, workshops, and leadership development initiatives.• Lead and mentor a high-performing L&D team, fostering innovation and engagement.• Measure the effectiveness of learning programs using metrics and feedback to ensure tangible business impact.• Partner with department heads to integrate learning strategies with organizational objectives.• Promote a culture of continuous learning and high performance.• Monitor industry trends and emerging learning technologies to implement innovative solutions.• Manage L&D budgets, vendors, and external partnerships effectively.Requirements:Qualifications & Requirements:• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or related field; Master's preferred.• 10+ years experience in learning and development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, talent development, and leadership frameworks.• Experience in large, dynamic organizations, preferably in real estate, construction, or property management.• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.• Analytical mindset with ability to track ROI and learning outcomes.Preferred Skills:• Experience with digital learning platforms and e-learning solutions.• Proven ability to drive cultural change through L&D initiatives.• Strategic thinker with a track record of inspiring teams and leaders.