Senior Manager – Talent Management & Development, Regional Shared Services

Company Description

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 23500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.

Job Description

1. Implement Regional Learning Strategy & Governance

• Execute the Regional L&D strategy aligned with organizational goals and talent priorities.
• Design and deploy upskilling, and reskilling programs aligned with the regional strategy and business focus.
• Own the regional learning curriculum, including onboarding, functional training, and leadership pathways.
• Drive learning initiatives that support business transformation, growth, digitalization, and workforce capability enhancement.
• Ensure consistency and scalability of learning programs across countries while accommodating local requirements.
• Evaluate program effectiveness using learning analytics and adjust content and delivery based on outcomes.
• Streamline and innovative the current onboarding of employees ensuring a great employee experience.

2. Learning Needs Analysis & Capability Building

• Lead annual and ongoing learning needs assessments across functions and business lines.
• Build competency-based learning pathways for technical, functional, leadership, and behavioural development.

3. Learning Technology & Digital Learning

• Manage Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital learning platforms-Earth Learning
• Drive adoption of e-learnings and promote current e-platforms at Egis.
• Collaborate with global learning teams on technology enhancements and digital learning innovation.
• Drive process improvements and automation within the learning function.
• Ensure efficient management of learning records, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Leverage learning analytics and technology to improve learning effectiveness and employee experience.
• Develop and maintain regional learning calendars and governance mechanisms.

4. Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners, Business Leaders, and Functional Heads.
• Build strong partnerships with country HR teams to ensure alignment of learning priorities.
• Collaborate with global L&D teams to localize and implement enterprise-wide learning programs.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, training providers, universities, and professional bodies.

5. Budget & Vendor Management

• Manage the regional L&D budget in discussion with Regional L&D head, Country HR heads and business lines.
• Ensure cost optimization while maintaining quality learning solutions.
• Lead vendor selection, contracting, and performance management.
• Monitor learning investments and ROI across the region.

6. Performance Management

• Support driving the performance management cycle (goal-setting, mid-year, and year-end reviews) in partnership with HRBPs and Business Leaders.
• In discussion with HR leadership team, support actions on building robust succession pipelines solutions for key and critical positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 8–12 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4–5 years focused on talent management, learning & development, or organizational development.
• Prior experience in a Shared Services / Global Business Services (GBS) or multi-country regional HR environment strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with HR technology platforms (e.g. Oracle)

Additional Information

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate business needs into talent solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management across cultures and geographies.
• Data-driven decision-making and comfort with HR analytics/dashboards.
• Excellent program and project management skills; able to manage multiple regional priorities simultaneously.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, process-driven shared services environment.