Solutions Architect, Enterprise Learning Operations

🇦🇪In-Person - Dubai, United Arab EmiratesAED 180K–AED 280K/yri3h ago

Corporate Instructional Design Learning Design Corporate Training Program Management Learning And Development

Summary

Solutions Architect responsible for designing and delivering scalable, enterprise-level learning solutions that align business needs with performance outcomes. Role combines strategic design thinking with hands-on project execution across multi-component learning initiatives.

Key Responsibilities: Own learning solution design and architecture for complex initiatives, select appropriate learning modalities, manage vendor relationships, and lead projects from design through implementation while ensuring quality and alignment with business goals. Review deliverables, track progress, manage timelines, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver effective learning programs.

Skills & Tools: Expertise in instructional design, learning solution architecture, project management, and multi-modal learning delivery (instructor-led, virtual, digital, on-the-job). Strong stakeholder management, vendor coordination, design thinking, and ability to balance learning effectiveness with feasibility and budget constraints.

Qualifications: Typically requires 7+ years in learning operations, instructional design, or corporate training with demonstrated experience designing enterprise-scale learning solutions. Preferred background in learning program management, vendor coordination, and cross-functional project leadership in complex organizational environments.

Location: Dubai and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Hybrid model with onsite presence required for stakeholder and vendor engagement.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation for this role is AED 180,000 – AED 280,000/year based on title, seniority, and location.

Job Description

Solutions Architect, Enterprise Learning Operations | Onsite UAE | UAE-Based

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Solutions Architect to design and deliver learning solutions within a large-scale, enterprise learning operations environment. This role focuses on translating business needs into practical, well-structured learning solutions that are scalable, effective, and aligned to performance outcomes.

The Solutions Architect owns the overall design approach for complex learning initiatives, selecting the right modalities and guiding projects from early design through deployment. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys both design thinking and execution, and who can bring structure, clarity, and strong decision-making to complex learning programs.

You will work closely with internal teams, subject matter experts, and external partners to ensure learning solutions are practical, scalable, and aligned with the business goals they support.

What You Will Own

Learning Solution Design

Own the overall learning solution design for multi-component learning initiatives
Develop solution architectures that combine multiple modalities and delivery approaches
Create clear design specifications that guide development and delivery teams
Ensure solutions address business needs, performance gaps, and learner realities

Modality Selection and Design Decisions

Evaluate learning objectives, audience needs, and delivery context
Recommend the appropriate mix of instructor-led, virtual, digital, and on-the-job learning approaches
Balance learning effectiveness with feasibility, timelines, and budget considerations

Vendor and Partner Coordination

Manage relationships with vendors supporting content development, platforms, or delivery
Brief partners on project expectations and design requirements
Review deliverables to ensure alignment with design intent and quality standards

Project Leadership and Delivery Oversight

Lead projects from early solution design through implementation
Build project plans, manage timelines, and coordinate cross-functional teams
Track progress, manage risks, and resolve issues throughout the lifecycle

Design Quality and Integrity

Review storyboards, prototypes, and final deliverables
Provide feedback to ensure solutions remain aligned with original design intent
Advocate for quality and learning effectiveness throughout development

Location & Working Model

This role is based in the UAE, with a hybrid working model that includes onsite presence in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for stakeholder and vendor engagement, alongside flexibility for design and project work.