Director, Talent Development

Role Summary:The Director, Talent Development provides strategic leadership, governance and oversight for all learning, technical and Saudi talent development initiatives across the organization. The role is accountable for building a future-ready workforce by aligning talent development strategies with business objectives, Saudi national’s workforce priorities and industry standards. The Director ensures integration, consistency and effectiveness across Learning & Development, Saudi Talent Development, and Technical Development, while maintaining strong governance, budget and compliance with Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental standards.

Roles & Responsibilities: 

• Develop and own the company Talent Development strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, operational needs and long-term workforce planning.
• Translate business strategy into integrated learning, technical and Saudi talent development roadmaps.
• Provide governance, direction, and performance oversight to all Talent Development departments.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Learning & Development programs,Technical and industrial training frameworks, Saudi Talent Development, including Young Professionals and Young Technicians programs.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and scalability of programs across business units and facilities.
• Ensure full compliance with Quality Management System requirements, Health Safety and Environmental standards and Saudi development and regulatory requirements.
• Guide, support and coach Talent Development Managers to ensure strong performance and future leadership readiness.  
• Encourage a culture where employees continuously learn, take responsibility for their work and strive for high standards.  
• Make sure Talent Development teams are properly staffed and have the right skills to meet business needs.
• Act as the organization’s senior representative for talent development with educational institutions and training partners.
• Manage and control Talent Development budget, ensuring cost effectiveness, optimization of resources and measurable return on investment.
• Approve major vendor engagements, certifications and strategic training initiatives.
• Establish KPIs, dashboards and governance mechanisms to measure training programs effectiveness, workforce capability improvement and business impact.
• Provide regular strategic reports to executive leadership on progress, risks, outcomes, and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure data-driven decision-making across all development initiatives.

Experience: 

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in talent development, learning or workforce development.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing multiple talent development functions.
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, or technical environments preferred. 

Qualifications & Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or Organizational
• Leadership is preferred.