Group L&D Manager

One of the Dubai Based Prestigious Retail conglomerate is searching for a high caliber L\&D Professional for their GCC operations Position will be reporting to the Group CHRO Western Education or Fluency is Arabic will have added advantae * Build and implement the learning strategy and annual plan aligned to business goals. * Partner with leaders and stakeholders to run enterprise\- and team\-level training needs analysis by function and role. * Design, source, or curate learning programs and content; choose delivery modalities (e\-learning, classroom, blended, coaching, workshops, mentoring). * Launch programs and oversee delivery logistics with L\&D specialists and HR partners. * Ensure a positive learner experience and clear communication. * Hire, coach, and coordinate L\&D Specialists (where applicable). * Manage L\&D budgets; negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships. * Act as the primary contact for learning queries; drive adoption and engagement. * Measure learning impact with clear metrics; report outcomes and use data to improve. * Develop HR team capabilities in training where L\&D sits in HR. MBA/CIPD withCandidate with 12\-14 years of overall L\&D experience will be Ideal