Director Talent Development

About the Role

ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Al-Jubail is seeking a Director, Talent Development to provide strategic leadership and oversight for all learning, technical, and Saudi talent development initiatives. This full-time role, based in Al Jubail, Eastern region, is responsible for building a future-ready workforce by aligning talent development strategies with business objectives, Saudi national workforce priorities, and industry standards. The Director ensures integration, consistency, and effectiveness across all development programs while maintaining strong governance and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and own the company's Talent Development strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, operational needs, and long-term workforce planning.
• Translate business strategy into integrated learning, technical, and Saudi talent development roadmaps.
• Provide governance, direction, and performance oversight to all Talent Development departments.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Learning & Development programs, technical and industrial training frameworks, and Saudi Talent Development initiatives, including Young Professionals and Young Technicians programs.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and scalability of programs across business units and facilities.
• Ensure full compliance with Quality Management System requirements, Health, Safety, and Environmental standards, and Saudi development and regulatory requirements.
• Guide, support, and coach Talent Development Managers to ensure strong performance and future leadership readiness.
• Encourage a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and high standards among employees.
• Ensure Talent Development teams are properly staffed and possess the necessary skills to meet business needs.
• Act as the organization’s senior representative for talent development with educational institutions and training partners.
• Manage and control the Talent Development budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness, resource optimization, and measurable return on investment.
• Approve major vendor engagements, certifications, and strategic training initiatives.
• Establish KPIs, dashboards, and governance mechanisms to measure training program effectiveness, workforce capability improvement, and business impact.
• Provide regular strategic reports to executive leadership on progress, risks, outcomes, and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure data-driven decision-making across all development initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or Organizational Leadership is preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in talent development, learning, or workforce development.
• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role overseeing multiple talent development functions.
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, or technical environments is preferred.

Work Environment

This role operates within the dynamic environment of ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Al-Jubail, focusing on strategic talent development initiatives to support the company's operational and long-term objectives in Al Jubail.