Talent Manager - Al Futtaim Group Real Estate

Job description / Role

Talent Manager - Al Futtaim Group Real Estate - Dubai

The Talent Manager will develop and maintain core talent processes and implement Group wide programs, related to employee development, succession planning, performance management, organizational development and employee engagement.

Key Duties:
- Support the creation and manage the execution of company-wide strategic talent management initiatives including the design and development of frameworks, processes and enablement tools and materials
- Drive critical talent outcomes including HIPO identification and development, performance management, succession planning, career development and talent reviews. This will include discussing potential, action plans, next assignments and expected results
- Lead group wide Talent Management programs on an ongoing basis and project manage development and delivery (e.g. talent mobility, performance management, engagement)
- Identifying and differentiating potential, giving constructive continuous performance feedback, conducting career development discussions to build the business and leadership capabilities for future needs
- Drive the regional agenda of people’s development by identifying critical business skills, conducting gap analysis to assess current position and identify development interventions. This will include preparing fresh graduates or national talent for more responsible positions and increase their effectiveness in present assignments
- Manage and implement bespoke training programs/and workshops, practices and procedures for stakeholders including the design, development, and delivery
- Oversees the development of Business needs analysis and align it with business strategy and the 10/20/70 model and training practices/polices. BNA will be developed and implemented based on knowledge of blended training methods (e.g. group instruction/lectures, demonstrations, workshops, job shadowing and individual coaching) and using knowledge of identified training needs, company processes and systems
- Develop specific programs and action plans aimed to address business priorities and growing capability

Requirements

- Qualification or Certification in any field preferably Human Resources or Psychology
- 12 – 15 years’ experience
- GCC experience is a must

Job-Specific Skills:
- Expert knowledge of Talent Management programs, trends and development principles, including learning principles, instructional design, performance management, and training evaluation
- Demonstrated success in partnering with all levels of an organization, including skills in relationship building and gaining support for new initiatives
- Very strong intellectual/and coaching skills (comfort in front of leaders of all levels and many different group sizes)
- Project management skills and abilities, with ability to lead multiple projects in a matrix environment
- Proven success leading teams based in multiple international locations
- Ability to think strategically
- Strong collaboration and consultative skills to drive companywide initiatives
- Be a proven people leader capable of attracting and developing the right talent
- Demonstrate a real passion for Talent Management/development of people
- Ability to effectively identify gaps and/ or inefficiencies in work processes and develop solutions to improve them
- Expert user of content creation tools for interactive materials, e.g., PowerPoint or other materials needed for development and online learning

Behavioural Competencies
- Be a dynamic influencer, capable of operating at the highest levels of the organization
- Performs as a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills needed for influencing, persuading, and negotiating
- Willing and able to provide clear, timely feedback to peers, direct reports and leaders
- Customer orientation
- Proactive and innovative thinker

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.