Masdar is seeking a dynamic Head of Talent Development to shape and drive the future of our workforce. In this role, you will lead the strategic design, development, and execution of transformative talent initiatives that strengthen our leadership pipeline, elevate workforce capabilities, and accelerate career growth. You will be instrumental in aligning people strategies with business priorities through innovative learning programs, competency frameworks, and leadership development initiatives, fostering a high-performance, future-ready culture that empowers our teams to thrive. The role will be based in Abu Dhabi, Masdar HQ.Key responsibilities not limited to;Strategic Business Support<ul><li>Drive the development and execution of the unit’s annual operational business plans, KPIs, and performance reporting, ensuring alignment with Masdar’s overall objectives.</li></ul>Global Talent Development<ul><li>Define and lead Masdar’s global talent development strategy, translating business needs into scalable programs that build future-ready capabilities.</li><li>Identify and implement cutting-edge learning platforms (LMS, LXP, AI-driven tools) to support personalized, scalable development.</li></ul>Leadership Development<ul><li>Design and implement leadership frameworks for all career levels, from emerging leaders to senior executives.</li><li>Partner with executives to assess leadership needs, deliver tailored coaching, and strengthen succession pipelines.</li></ul>Career Development &amp; International Mobility<ul><li>Build career frameworks including pathing, mentoring, and development plans.</li><li>Promote career mobility through international assignments and global talent mobility strategies.</li></ul>Competency &amp; Capability Frameworks<ul><li>Oversee the development and governance of technical and behavioral competency frameworks across all divisions.</li><li>Embed frameworks into performance management, talent reviews, and learning programs.</li><li>Maintain a global talent database to provide data-driven insights on skills, gaps, and opportunities.</li></ul>Learning &amp; Development (L&amp;D)<ul><li>Foster a culture of continuous learning through innovative L&amp;D strategies, microlearning, and experiential programs.</li><li>Apply metrics-driven approaches to measure learning impact and ROI.</li></ul>Succession Planning &amp; Workforce Readiness<ul><li>Partner with stakeholders to identify critical roles, successors, and talent gaps.</li><li>Align talent development plans with strategic workforce planning and future skill requirements.</li></ul>UAE National Talent Development<ul><li>Develop and implement high-impact Emirati graduate programs and career development initiatives.</li><li>Build UAE national talent pools and integrate them into succession planning and workforce strategies.</li><li>Collaborate with educational institutions and government bodies to attract, retain, and grow Emirati talent.</li></ul>Employee Engagement, Wellness &amp; Recognition<ul><li>Drive employee engagement initiatives, wellness programs, and recognition schemes like the Masdar Annual Awards and ‘KAFU’ program.</li><li>Develop action plans to address survey findings and enhance overall workforce satisfaction.</li></ul>Team Leadership &amp; Budget Oversight<ul><li>Lead, mentor, and manage the talent development team, ensuring high engagement, performance, and professional growth.</li><li>Contribute to budgeting and monitor performance against plans to optimize outcomes.</li></ul>

Launched by the Abu Dhabi leadership in 2006 with a mandate to advance renewable energy through education, R&amp;D, investment and commercialization, Masdar is securing the emirate&rsquo;s continued leadership in the evolving global energy market.

Head, Talent Development

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