Drive leadership outcomes through targeted interventions, academies, succession planning, coaching, and assessment tools.
Develop and maintain a competency matrix / skills taxonomy aligned with business needs.
Design leadership and functional Leadership Journeys for key business functions (Planning, Buying, HR, and other related functions).
Conduct leadership assessments to inform talent decisions.
Evaluate senior leadership effectiveness and implement development interventions.
Foster a leadership ecosystem that attracts, develops, and engages top talent.
Responsibilities:Leadership Development Strategy & Execution
Develop and manage high-potential programs, from mid managers to executive leadership interventions while creating a comprehensive leadership journey that spans from mid-level managers to executives, aligned with organizational needs and career progression.
Identify, design, and develop role-specific leadership interventions in collaboration with Ivy League universities, partnering with coaching companies to implement targeted leadership development initiatives.
Review business and leadership performance metrics to identify gaps and establish a clear leadership development roadmap.
Collaborate with senior business leaders to assess leadership gaps and provide targeted solutions.
Drive team performance through coaching, manage internal talent transitions for succession, collaborate with external partners for interventions, and oversee learning initiatives to ensure timely and impactful delivery.
Reassess , review and redesign and develop the Leadership Competency Framework , Talent Framework at Group level and senior leaderships surveys to assess organization health along with action plan and measurement metrics.
Develop and build an impactful learning environment; drive specific initiatives as needed to engage a leadershipPopulation
Leverage digital learning solutions, simulations, and experiential learning to enhance program effectiveness.
Functional Leadership Development
Design and implement Functional Leadership Journeys tailored for key functions such as Planning, Buying, HR, and other related functional requirements.
Partner with function heads to identify leadership capabilities required for success in each domain.
Deliver targeted development initiatives, including customized learning experiences, mentorship programs, and technical capability-building interventions for functional leaders.
Talent & Succession Management
Work closely with the talent management team HR Business Partners and Talent Management teams to identify, develop, and retain top talent.
Oversee leadership assessment initiatives, using tools like 360-degree feedback, psychometric assessments, and executive coaching.
Support concepts and territories in building leadership readiness through structured career paths and capability development.
Analytics & Impact Measurement
Establish KPIs and success metrics for leadership programs, ensuring data-driven decision-making.
Analyze program effectiveness and provide insights for continuous improvement.
Leverage AI and learning analytics to personalize leadership journeys and enhance engagement.
Evaluate the impact of existing and new leadership development interventions to identify areas for improvement and opportunities to enhance and to support leaders in achieving their full potential
Measure and report on progress over time in terms of strengthening the leadership bench
Qualifications:
Post-graduate degree/MBA in HR, preferred professional qualifications in leadership.
CIPD, ATD, IE - Recognized professional HR qualifications.
15 years of corporate/consulting experience with CXO leadership, proven track record as strategic partner for leadership development.
Significant Experience working with Ivy League University, Assessment Companies and Coaching companies
Advanced skills in critical thinking, problem solving, influencing, process management, collaboration, and interpersonal relationships along with strong presentation skills.
Significant experience in learning and assessment domain at senior leadership level, coaching, mentoring, facilitation, and designing and implementing leadership and development programs aligned with business.
Certifications on assessment tools like - Hogan , MBTI , DISC, Saville, SHL strength finder preferred.
Solid understanding of core leadership theories and best practices.
About Us:Our journey started in 1973 with a single store in Bahrain. Since then, we have grown into a global retail and hospitality group. The proud creator of 25 plus value led, own-built brands across retail, hospitality, food, and leisure.Over the years, our UAE - based group has evolved into a comprehensive retail and hospitality entity, with over 2200 retail stores, leisure, and hospitality outlets, panning the GCC, Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Today, Landmark Group is one of GCC's largest omnichannel retailers and India's top home and fashion retailer.We take immense pride in the organic growth of our retail brands, which have blossomed into household names. From Max, Splash, Babyshop, Centrepoint, Shoemart, Homecentre, Emax, Fitness First, to Funcity, to name a few, our brands span across a multitude of categories, enriching the lives of countless families over the past decade.