Head Talent Development (UAE N)

Masdar
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: People, HR & TalentEducation: mastersSkills: ["Communication","Leadership","Influencing","Stakeholder management","Change management"]

A strategic leadership role based in Abu Dhabi leading Masdar's global talent development, leadership frameworks, and UAE national initiatives. You’ll design scalable programs, implement cutting-edge learning platforms, and partner with executives to build a future-ready workforce, aligning people strategies with business priorities and driving high-performance culture across the organization.

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6 months ago

Head Talent Development (UAE N)

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Job Summary

A strategic leadership role based in Abu Dhabi leading Masdar's global talent development, leadership frameworks, and UAE national initiatives. You’ll design scalable programs, implement cutting-edge learning platforms, and partner with executives to build a future-ready workforce, aligning people strategies with business priorities and driving high-performance culture across the organization.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: People, HR & Talent
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Drive the development and execution of the unit’s annual operational business plans, KPIs, and performance reporting, ensuring alignment with Masdar’s overall objectives
  • •Define and lead Masdar’s global talent development strategy, translating business needs into scalable programs that build future-ready capabilities
  • •Design and implement leadership frameworks for all career levels, from emerging leaders to senior executives
  • •Build career frameworks including pathing, mentoring, and development plans; promote career mobility through international assignments and global talent mobility strategies
  • •Oversee the development and governance of technical and behavioral competency frameworks across all divisions; embed into performance management, talent reviews, and learning programs

Key Requirements

  • •MBA or relevant Master’s degree from a top-tier internationally recognized higher education institution; Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology or equivalent
  • •At least 12–15 years in Talent Development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing enterprise talent strategy
  • •Proven track record in building scalable leadership and career development frameworks
  • •Experience in high-growth, future-focused industries, particularly global energy or organizations with innovation or sustainability agendas
  • •Ability to influence C-level stakeholders and translate talent strategy into business value
Experience:RenewablesEnergyTalent development
Education:Master's
Skills:CommunicationLeadershipInfluencingStakeholder managementChange management
Languages:English
Tech Stack:WorkdayCornerstoneDegreedLMSLXPAI-powered tools

Company Brief

Masdar
Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) is a state-owned clean energy developer, investor and operator advancing utility-scale solar, wind, storage and green hydrogen projects globally, targeting 100 GW of capacity by 2030.
Industry: Renewable Energy
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2006
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