DGM - Learning & Development/Organization Development - Retail

Job Title : DGM Learning & Development and Organization Development

Department : Human Resources

Location : Dubai

Experience : 12 + Years

Reports to : Head- Learning & Development

Domain : Retail Fashion

Job Role Summary :

DGM Learning and Development role is to support the overall business strategy and help the business grow through it employees and Learning & Development initiatives. Furthermore, the role is to develop and enhance the business's talent.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks :

- Plan departmental/functional training budgets, forecast costs and delegate numbers as required by organisational planning and budgeting systems.

- Assess relevant training needs for staff individuals and organisation, in consultation with departmental heads, including assessment methods and measurement systems entailed.

- Stay informed as to relevant skill and qualifications levels required by staff for effective performance, and circulate requirements and relevant information to the organisation as appropriate.

- Produce organisational strategy and plans to meet training and development needs, and manage training delivery, measurement and follow-up as necessary.

- Design training courses and programmes necessary to meet training needs, or manage this activity via external providers.

- Identify, select and manage external training and accreditation bodies, agencies and providers necessary to deliver required training to appropriate standards.

- Organise training venues, logistics, transport, accommodation as required, to achieve efficient training attendance and delivery.

- Plan and deliver training courses personally where necessary to compliment that provided externally or internally by others.

- Arrange for the maintenance of all necessary equipment and materials relating to the effective delivery and measurement of training.

- Recruit, manage and develop direct-reporting staff (if applicable).

- Ensure all training activities and materials meet with relevant organisational and statutory policies, including health and safety, employment and equality laws.

- Monitor and report on activities, costs, performance, etc, as required.

- Develop self, and maintain knowledge in relevant field at all times.

Personal Specification :

Leadership, Management, Personal Skills, Knowledge, Or Qualities

Essential :

- Open and approachable management style.

- Able to inspire and leads others to achieve challenging results. To work as an individual and to be a team player.

- Confident, articulate and clear communication skills with all level of employees.

- To develop good working relationships with colleagues and other internal departments. Motivational with a positive attitude at all times.

- Confident public speaker.

- Strong organisational skills.

Experience & Track Record :

Essential :

- Thrives in a fast paced, results-oriented environment requiring a high degree of flexibility whilst retaining business disciplines.

- Verbally articulate.

- Previous experience of managing training in multiple countries. Previous travel industry experience.

Desirable :

- Previous experience of managing a team and working alongside multiple departments. Experience of managing and implementing innovative projects.

Recruitment Team

011-41130051