Role summary
Lead the design, development, and execution of Qiddiya's PlayPath Development Programs. Define program objectives, design KPIs and success criteria, architect programs, develop and shape structured rotation models aligned with business requirements. Drive program governance, critical stakeholder alignment, readiness activities, and comprehensive progress tracking to strengthen participant experience, accelerate capability build, and establish a sustainable internal Saudi talent pipeline focused on Engineers, aligned with future workforce needs and strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end design, governance, and delivery of the Engineering Professions Program
- Design and maintain program pathways, including attraction, selection, assessments, rotations, development experiences, and progression requirements
- Define assignments, assessment methods, and exposure opportunities aligned to engineering capability and workforce needs
- Establish and maintain governance frameworks, policies, selection criteria, documentation standards, and evaluation methodologies
- Ensure alignment with talent strategy, capability priorities, workforce planning, and future skills requirements
- Define program KPIs, success measures, and effectiveness metrics to evaluate impact against strategic talent objectives
- Partner with Talent Acquisition, Rewards, and other stakeholders to ensure program competitiveness, internal equity, attraction, and retention outcomes
- Lead participant recruitment, onboarding, cohort management, rotation planning, and overall program operations
- Ensure a high-quality participant experience through structured development, mentoring, engagement activities, and support mechanisms
- Partner with business leaders and functional teams to secure placements, meaningful assignments, and development opportunities
- Drive stakeholder alignment through clear expectations, communication, and coordinated execution across business units
- Oversee participant progress tracking, performance reviews, assessment outcomes, and readiness evaluations
- Ensure all assessment, feedback, and review cycles are delivered in line with governance requirements
- Monitor program performance, pipeline health, and talent outcomes through dashboards, analytics, and reporting
- Provide insights and recommendations to leadership on program effectiveness, risks, and opportunities for improvement
- Drive continuous improvement through participant feedback, benchmarking, data insights, and external leading practices
- Ensure alignment with Capability & Learning, Talent Management, Performance, and Workforce Planning to strengthen development pathways
- Manage external partners and vendors supporting assessments, learning interventions, and program delivery
- Recommend and implement improvements to program design, content, and delivery to enhance participant outcomes and accelerate readiness
Qualifications
- Strong working knowledge of engineering and development environments, including how technical teams operate
- Understanding of how capability is built and requirements for developing early-career engineering talent
- Proven experience designing and delivering structured learning or talent development programs
- Programs include rotations, assessments, development plans, mentoring, and progress tracking
- HR, Talent, or Learning candidates must bring direct experience working with engineering, construction, infrastructure, or real estate development functions
- Engineering or Development candidates must bring demonstrated experience in learning, capability building, program design, or talent development
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience with majority in career development, program management, or talent development
- Experience in development, construction, or engineering industries
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Project Management, Human Resources, Business Administration, Learning & Development, or a related discipline
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Project Management, Human Resources, Business Administration, Learning & Development, or a related discipline
Experience
8+ years of experience with majority in career development, program management, or talent development in development, construction, or engineering industries
Skills
- Program design
- Program management
- Talent development
- Participant and cohort management
- Performance tracking and reporting
- Stakeholder management
- Assessment and evaluation
- Continuous improvement
- Data analytics
- External partner management
Education · Experience · Type
Bachelor'sRequires 8+ yearsFull-timeSalary not stated