Competency Management Manager

About the Company

This role sits within a structure that works closely with the Executive Director and shares responsibilities with the Safety Department, Human Resources Department, and the partner subcontractors’ Safety and Human Resources teams. The main focus is to build a unified approach across all entities on the team and to coordinate and track competency assessment performance.

About the Role

The Competency Management Manager is responsible for creating a shared framework for all team entities and for coordinating, monitoring, and improving the execution of competency assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and roll out a Competency Management System (CMS) that can be used consistently across the team.
• Work with Safety and Human Resources teams, as well as the relevant departments of partner subcontractors, to oversee implementation of the competency management system.
• Advise on the competency management cycle, training planning, and succession planning from a strategic perspective.
• Take part in scheduled competency audits to confirm adherence to applicable regulations.
• Prepare compliance reports for the Competency Management Plan and define early warning indicators.
• Contribute to Safety Management and Human Resource Committee meetings when competency management topics are on the agenda.
• Support accident investigations when human behavior is identified as a direct contributing factor.
• Offer specialist input on human factors training and monitoring.
• Make sure competency standards remain aligned with industry benchmarks and best practices.
• Share insights and reporting on competency trends and overall workforce readiness.
• Build a risk-based process for training needs analysis.
• Lead competency evaluations, audits, and benchmarking activities.
• Embed competency models into performance management and talent management processes.
• Design and implement development programs based on competency requirements.
• Evaluate workforce capability and pinpoint skills gaps across departments.
• Determine which roles are critical to the organization.

Qualifications

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a closely related discipline. Strong English fluency is required. A master’s degree or HR professional certification such as CIPD or SHRM will be considered an advantage. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 10+ years of experience in HR, talent management, or learning and development, along with a proven history of developing and implementing competency frameworks.

Required Skills

• Practical experience with HR information systems, learning management systems, and competency management systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Capability in strategic planning and execution
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders and manage relationships effectively

Preferred Qualifications

A master’s degree or an HR certification such as CIPD or SHRM is an added advantage.

Additional Information

The role is based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and is a full-time onsite position.