Senior Manager - Learning and Development

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the enterprise-wide Learning and Development strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Establish and lead a centralized L&D Centre of Excellence (COE), including governance frameworks and standards.
• Develop enterprise-wide competency frameworks and capability-building roadmaps for both corporate and frontline populations.
• Design and deploy blended learning solutions (digital, experiential, and instructor-led) across leadership and functional roles.
• Create scalable learning journeys for large frontline teams in leisure, hospitality, and F&B environments.
• Design leadership development frameworks to build a robust talent pipeline and support succession readiness.
• Lead development-focused Emiratization initiatives through structured learning pathways for national talent.
• Oversee Learning Management Systems (LMS) and leverage learning analytics to drive data-driven decision-making.
• Manage the L&D budget and oversee external vendors to ensure cost-effective, high-quality delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of professional experience, with 3–5 years specifically in a managerial L&D or Talent Development role.
• Proven track record of building and scaling L&D functions or Centres of Excellence (COEs).
• Extensive experience working with large, frontline-heavy workforces (e.g., hospitality, retail, or real estate).
• Deep expertise in learning strategy, program design, and stakeholder management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CIPD, SHRM, or ATD.
• Previous experience working within the UAE or GCC region.
• Experience managing Emiratization development initiatives.
• Proficiency with LMS platforms and advanced learning analytics tools.

About the Company

Wasl is a cornerstone of Dubai's real estate landscape and one of the city's largest and most diversified real estate management companies. Founded to elevate Dubai's global prominence, Wasl oversees an expansive portfolio of landmark assets and operates across various sectors, including residential, commercial, hospitality, and leisure.