Senior L&D Manager – EV – Product & Sales – Al Futtaim Group

Senior L&D Manager – EV – Product & Sales | Automotive | Talent Center

Overview of the role

To manage the EV Centre of Excellence and product launch related activities throughout the automotive network. To be the focal point of contact / support for providing support for any EV or new product related activities. To set the Al-Futtaim EV standards aligned to IMI international standard levels 1 – 4To drive New Model Launch (NML) activities across the network, working closely with Brand Principals to Identify, facilitate and manage people development solutions for the Al-Futtaim Automotive division business units. To manage Budget for EV learning & development and New Model Launch activities within Automotive division.

What you will do

• Lead any activity related to EV Vehicles, Facilities and Charging infrastructure, accountable for EV certification standards across the group and records for inspection and audit
• Work closely with the brand principals and distributors to arrange engaging product launch activities and events, working with the L&D Consultants to deliver unforgettable experience for delegates
• Working with procurement to identify, select and manage external training and accreditation bodies, agencies, and training providers necessary to deliver required training, to appropriate EV or Brand standards.
• Lead recruitment drives, on-boarding and on the job development activities, in connection with EV specialist associates.
• Plan, co-ordinate and monitor distributor new model launch training activities to ensure Brand and distributor compliance, with the execution of structured action plans.
• Coordinate with the various vehicle launch committees to set a calendar of events, identifying the manpower required for successful delivery
• Cascade vehicle launch information & activities to all other departments and identify who will need to attend and the relevant support required (Parts, Service or Technical etc.) 
• Ensure Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) management system requirements and SOPs are implemented in each area of responsibility.
• Lead and drive the set up of an EV Centre of Excellence, identifying resources required to become a regional leader in the field of EV L&D, sourcing the latest information and regulations to ensure 100% compliance
• Manage all the business concerned risk objectives, actively seeking out challenges and solutions
• Compliance with any awarding bodies, brand, HSSE or Al-Futtaim standards and documenting evidence accordingly.
• Lead any New Model Launch activity, being the prime point between brands, the Talent Centre and delegates
• Assist with the orientation, training and coaching of staff, management and other stakeholders to increase knowledge, efficiency and safety within the workplace
• Create SOPs to support the safe & effective execution of EV and NML activities
• Work closely with Operations to ensure the scheduling process and engagement with the business is of the highest quality

Job Details

Preferred Candidate