Job Description

JOB TITLE
Senior Manager Leadership Development | Holding | People & Organization
JOB PURPOSE:
The Senior Manager - Leadership Development, will play a crucial role in planning, executing, and evaluating multiple leadership development programmes. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to define project objectives, develop detailed project plans, and ensure timely and successful delivery of all leadership development programs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing custom leadership and executive development programs, possess strong communication and organisational skills, and be adept at building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
ROLE PROFILE:
Leadership Philosophy Integration

• Lead the integration of the new leadership philosophy into the evolution of leadership development academies, collaborating with senior leadership and stakeholders to design and refine academy objectives and outcomes that align with company values, strategic goals, and leadership behaviors.

Programme Management, Partnership Optimization and Vendor Management

• Operationalise programme management processes across all leadership development academies and activations, ensuring consistent execution, resource allocation, and timely delivery of milestones.
• Drive operational efficiency and quality assurance across leadership development academies by implementing mechanisms to monitor programme performance, participant experience, and strategic alignment, while streamlining processes and fostering collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Assess existing partner network to evaluate performance and alignment with programme goals, identifying opportunities to retain, replace, or onboard new partners to elevate programme impact.

Change Leadership Academy Deployment, group-wide podcast development, and award management

• Oversee the deployment of the Change Leadership Academy, managing planning, curriculum design, and implementation while leveraging participant feedback and data to refine and evolve the programme to achieve its objectives.
• Lead the deployment and evolution of the 'Whole Leader Podcast,' overseeing content creation, production, and distribution in collaboration with internal teams and external contributors to deliver thought-provoking episodes aligned with the new leadership philosophy, while leveraging listener feedback and analytics to enhance impact and reach.
• Manage end-to-end processes for leadership development programme award submissions by identifying aligned opportunities, preparing compelling applications, and coordinating supplementary materials like success stories and impact reports, while implementing a robust system to meticulously oversee timelines, criteria, and deliverables for seamless execution.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field (e.g., Occupational Psychology, Business Administration, HR, L&D).
• 7+ years of experience in a related field with 3+ years specifically in leadership and executive development.
• Strong knowledge of leadership development methodologies and best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in driving impact within a leadership or organizational development context.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strategic partnerships and collaborations with external stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication and analytical skills, with the ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Innovative mindset with a passion for continuous learning and driving transformational change.
• Solid organizational skills and understanding of project management controls and their application.

Desirable skills and experience:

• ICF-credentialed coach at ACC or PCC level.
• Experience facilitating leadership development programs.
• Experience with assessment tools such as Hogan, DiSC, FIRO-B, and/or others.
• MBA from a reputable business school.
• At least 2 years of consulting experience.

WHAT WE OFFER

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we're on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness and to build experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We're proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have established a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work from any country in the world for 30 days a year.
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 50,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.