Learning and Development Manager (Red Sea International Airport)📣 Job Ad

About Daa International

Daa International was established in early 2014 to leverage the extensive expertise and experience embedded within the daa Group companies. The organization assembles skilled teams to deliver customized solutions, unlocking value in airports for investors and state owners. Its capabilities span all aspects of airport ownership, investment, and commercial operation, drawing on a vast pool of subject matter proficiency from over 5,000 employees across the group. Daa International offers a fast-paced environment that embraces equality, inclusion, diversity, continuous development, and collaboration.

The Opportunity

Daa International is seeking a Learning and Development Manager for the Red Sea International Airport, located in Umluj, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. This full-time leadership role is responsible for driving the organization's learning, training, and workforce capability agenda across both operational and corporate functions. The successful candidate will lead the development and execution of learning strategies, competency frameworks, and development programs that support organizational performance, regulatory compliance, and long-term business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Learning & Development strategy, capability framework, and annual training plan aligned with business objectives.
• Lead training needs analysis and workforce capability assessments to identify skills gaps and implement targeted development initiatives.
• Oversee onboarding, leadership development, mandatory training, and role-based learning programs across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, security, and operational training requirements while maintaining accurate and audit-ready training records.
• Manage and optimize the Learning Management System (LMS), including reporting, analytics, user engagement, and data integrity.
• Establish and maintain learning governance, competency frameworks, training policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Monitor learning effectiveness through KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics, providing actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Manage relationships with external training providers and vendors, ensuring service quality, value for money, and alignment with organizational requirements.
• Develop and coach internal subject matter experts (SMEs) and trainers to strengthen organizational capability and knowledge sharing.
• Partner with business leaders to support organizational change, workforce readiness, employee development, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Learning & Development team while managing budgets, forecasts, and resource planning activities.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Saudi National.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Business Administration, Aviation Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Organizational Capability, or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a managerial or leadership role.
• Proven experience developing and implementing L&D strategies, competency frameworks, and workforce development programs.
• Strong experience in training needs analysis, learning design, program delivery, and performance development.
• Hands-on experience managing Learning Management Systems (LMS) and learning analytics.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Strong project management, vendor management, and budget management capabilities.
• Experience supporting compliance, audit, and regulatory training environments.
• Professional certifications such as CIPD, ATD, CPLP, or equivalent are advantageous.
• Experience within aviation, transportation, infrastructure, or other complex operational environments is preferred.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based at the Red Sea International Airport in Umluj, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The role operates within a dynamic environment focused on continuous development and collaboration.