Program Manager Emiratization

We’re on the hunt for an Emiratization Manager to own and drive our Emiratization strategy end-to-end. This is a key role for someone who is deeply passionate about enabling local talent, building impactful programs, and creating meaningful career journeys for Emirati professionals at talabat.

If you’re a people-first, program-driven, purpose-powered professional ready to make a real impact—we’d love to meet you.

What’s on your plate?

Strategy & Planning

• Design and lead talabat’s Emiratization strategy in alignment with UAE national goals and company objectives.
   

• Develop and execute multi-year plans to increase Emirati representation across all functions and levels within talabat.
   

• Set annual KPIs and performance metrics for the Emiratization program, and regularly track and report progress to leadership.
   

Program Management

• Own the end-to-end delivery of Emiratization initiatives, from talent attraction to engagement and retention.
   

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to build strong Emirati candidate pipelines,and building talabat’s brand as an employer of choice for Emirati talent.
   

• Partner with business units to identify roles suitable for Emirati nationals and ensure integration.

• Act as the SME on Emiratization trends, benchmarking, and data-driven decision making.
   

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the main point of contact for internal and external Emiratization stakeholders—Talent Acquisition, Business Leaders, Government entities (MOHRE, NAFIS), Education partners, and more.
   

• Support leadership in navigating Emiratization trends, risks, and opportunities.
   

Talent Development

• Design and implement development programs tailored for Emirati talent (early careers, leadership readiness, mentorship).
   

• Build onboarding and progression frameworks that accelerate learning and growth for Emirati talent.
   

• Track and promote success stories to enhance engagement and inspire future talent.
  
   

• Strategic thinker with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude—you thrive on execution.
   

• 6+ years of experience in Emiratization, or Talent Management, ideally in a fast-paced, digital-first environment.
   

• Passion for creating world-class employee experiences & engagement initiatives

• Knowledge of UAE labor laws and Emiratization policies, especially NAFIS and MOHRE mandates.
   

• A proven track record of designing and delivering impactful localization programs.
   

• Excellent relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.

• UAE Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

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