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Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Program Manager to lead OCD employees development program and skill management lifecycle, focusing on talent management; development,  retention, rewarding, and career progression. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our workforce is equipped with the technical, organizational, and customer-facing skills required to thrive in the fast-paced cybersecurity industry.

As a program manager will lead, design, and implement several training programs, spearhead people development strategies, and cultivate a high-performance culture that attracts, retains, and develops top talent.  You will also establish and manage a partnership style commercial relationships with best practice and training providers, ensuring quality and efficient knowledge/skill acquisition and delivery. 

Roles and responsibilities:

People Development & Training

• Leading the development and implementation of technical, organizational, and customer-facing training programs tailored to meet industry demands.
• Managing Orange Cyberdefense Academy program in OCD CoE Egypt in alignment with OCD CoE strategic business plans.
• Engage Globally with different organizations and regions withing Orange Cyberdefense and Orange Business to align and integrate different programs within scope with OCD ecosystem.
• Liaise with other managers to understand all necessary aspects of their learning and development needs, and to ensure they are fully informed of corporate learning and development objectives.
• Identify skills gaps and design targeted learning initiatives to address current and future organizational needs.
• Partner with technical teams and leadership to ensure training programs are aligned with business goals.
• Liaise with the People Development and learning, and finance departments to ensure control of training and development delivery and expenditure within agreed budgets.
• Developing a budget and operating plan for the program(s).
• Producing accurate and timely reporting of program schedule and status reports throughout its life cycle.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and continuously improve content and delivery methods.
• Analyzing program risks.

Rewarding, Retention & Career Progression

• Develop and manage reward systems to recognize and incentivize employee performance and achievements.
• Collaborate with HR and leadership teams to create retention strategies that align with company culture and values.
• Design career progression frameworks and provide guidance on development opportunities for employees.
• Implement initiatives to foster employee engagement, job satisfaction, and long-term commitment.

Talent Management

• Oversee the full talent lifecycle, including recruitment support, onboarding, development, and succession planning.
• Create strategies to identify and nurture high-potential employees and future leaders.
• Facilitate performance management processes, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to managers on talent development best practices.

Employee Engagement Duties:

• Partner with human resources, PD&L, and management teams to implement employee engagement strategies. This can include talent systems, mentoring programs, succession planning, and more.
   

 

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field. 
• Experience: Minimum of 5-6 years of experience in project/program management, people development, talent management, or a related field.
• Industry Expertise: Proven experience in Telecommunications or IT, with a strong understanding of technical skill requirements and industry trends.

Skills and Competencies

• Very good English both spoken and written. French is a Plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to inspire and engage employees.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to engage with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent organizational skills Ability to deliver projects to plan, and cost and quality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to align people development initiatives with business goals.
• A commitment to people development and the organizational values and behaviors that underpins the culture and value of the organization.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

 

 

• Global Opportunities: Work in multi-national teams with opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and customers from all over the world.


• Flexible Work Environment: Flexible working hours and possibility to combine work from office and home (hybrid ways of working).


• Professional Development: training programs and upskilling/re-skilling opportunities.


• Career Growth: Internal growth and mobility opportunities within Orange.


• Caring and Daring Culture: Health and well-being programs and benefits, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR and employee connect events.


• Reward Programs: Employee Referral Program, Change Maker Awards.

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