Job Description

Talent Development Senior Manager - Training / Development
Job Overview
Majid Al Futtaim Holding is seeking a strategic and experienced Talent Development Senior Manager to join its People & Organisation division in Dubai, UAE. This high-impact role is responsible for driving enterprise-wide talent strategy, implementing best-in-class development frameworks, succession planning, and enabling internal mobility across business units. If you're passionate about shaping future leaders and leveraging data-driven talent decisions, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to lead transformation within a world-class organization.
Job Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Real Estate
Function: Training / Development
Salary: 40000-50000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full Time
Job Overview
As Talent Development Senior Manager, you will lead the execution of talent frameworks grounded in the Talent to Value methodology. Your mission includes accelerating leadership readiness, digitizing succession planning, and enabling growth opportunities across Majid Al Futtaim's operating companies. You'll work directly with senior executives and HR leaders, shaping the future of leadership development and internal career progression across the organization.
Key Responsibilities

• Design and refine enterprise talent development frameworks, tools, and policies
• Lead succession planning cycles, readiness assessments, and talent calibration
• Implement personalized development journeys for high-potential employees
• Drive the launch of an Internal Mobility Framework and Talent Marketplace
• Leverage analytics and AI-based platforms to optimize talent deployment
• Manage stakeholder engagement with opco CEOs, HOHCs, and senior executives
• Deliver strategic reporting using heatmaps, dashboards, and succession metrics
• Integrate talent initiatives across Talent Acquisition, L&D, and Total Rewards
• Lead special projects such as development centers, stretch assignments, and leadership acceleration programs
• Ensure accountability by embedding talent metrics into business and performance reviews

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years in Talent Management, Organizational Development, or a related HR discipline
• Proven experience in enterprise-wide succession planning and talent frameworks
• Strong ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence at all levels
• Analytical mindset with expertise in talent analytics, dashboards, and reporting
• Experience implementing digital talent tools, AI-based platforms, and marketplaces
• Coaching certification or background in psychometrics is a plus
• Management consulting experience is preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication, strategic planning, and execution skills

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and executive-level benefits
• Flexible work options including 30 days remote work globally each year
• Direct involvement in enterprise-wide talent transformation
• Collaborative and dynamic work culture
• Access to regional talent forums and global learning platforms
• Career advancement in one of the most admired organizations in the Middle East

About the Company
Majid Al Futtaim is a regional leader in lifestyle, real estate, and retail, headquartered in Dubai, UAE. Known for its visionary approach to talent and leadership, the company has built a workforce of over 50,000 professionals. Majid Al Futtaim's People & Organisation function leads the way in embedding innovation, inclusivity, and growth into every career journey. Join us to shape the future of leadership and elevate talent across the region.
Job Title Talent Development Senior Manager - Training - Development
Talent Development Senior Manager - Training / Development
Job Overview
Majid Al Futtaim Holding is seeking a strategic and experienced Talent Development Senior Manager to join its People & Organisation division in Dubai, UAE. This high-impact role is responsible for driving enterprise-wide talent strategy, implementing best-in-class development frameworks, succession planning, and enabling internal mobility across business units. If you're passionate about shaping future leaders and leveraging data-driven talent decisions, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to lead transformation within a world-class organization.
Job Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Real Estate
Function: Training / Development
Salary: 40000-50000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full Time
Job Overview
As Talent Development Senior Manager, you will lead the execution of talent frameworks grounded in the Talent to Value methodology. Your mission includes accelerating leadership readiness, digitizing succession planning, and enabling growth opportunities across Majid Al Futtaim's operating companies. You'll work directly with senior executives and HR leaders, shaping the future of leadership development and internal career progression across the organization.
Key Responsibilities

• Design and refine enterprise talent development frameworks, tools, and policies
• Lead succession planning cycles, readiness assessments, and talent calibration
• Implement personalized development journeys for high-potential employees
• Drive the launch of an Internal Mobility Framework and Talent Marketplace
• Leverage analytics and AI-based platforms to optimize talent deployment
• Manage stakeholder engagement with opco CEOs, HOHCs, and senior executives
• Deliver strategic reporting using heatmaps, dashboards, and succession metrics
• Integrate talent initiatives across Talent Acquisition, L&D, and Total Rewards
• Lead special projects such as development centers, stretch assignments, and leadership acceleration programs
• Ensure accountability by embedding talent metrics into business and performance reviews

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years in Talent Management, Organizational Development, or a related HR discipline
• Proven experience in enterprise-wide succession planning and talent frameworks
• Strong ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence at all levels
• Analytical mindset with expertise in talent analytics, dashboards, and reporting
• Experience implementing digital talent tools, AI-based platforms, and marketplaces
• Coaching certification or background in psychometrics is a plus
• Management consulting experience is preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication, strategic planning, and execution skills

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and executive-level benefits
• Flexible work options including 30 days remote work globally each year
• Direct involvement in enterprise-wide talent transformation
• Collaborative and dynamic work culture
• Access to regional talent forums and global learning platforms
• Career advancement in one of the most admired organizations in the Middle East

About the Company
Majid Al Futtaim is a regional leader in lifestyle, real estate, and retail, headquartered in Dubai, UAE. Known for its visionary approach to talent and leadership, the company has built a workforce of over 50,000 professionals. Majid Al Futtaim's People & Organisation function leads the way in embedding innovation, inclusivity, and growth into every career journey. Join us to shape the future of leadership and elevate talent across the region.
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