Mohammed AlhabbarahHead of Learning & Capability Development
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Journey

From Al-Ahsa, Dammam and Muharraq to the Riyadh Metro: stations in vocational training, competency management and technical readiness.

  1. CAMCO – Capital Metro Company

    Full-time · 3 yrs 6 mos · Riyadh

    Operator of Riyadh Metro’s Blue and Red lines (RATP Dev & SAPTCO joint venture).

    1. Head of Learning & Capability Development

      Now

      May 2026 – PresentOn-site

      I lead Learning & Capability Development at CAMCO — training, competency management, knowledge transfer, talent development, Saudization and workforce readiness across the Riyadh Metro Project — with full ownership of resources and budget.

      • Senior interface with clients, subcontractors and regulators, including the Transport General Authority (TGA) and the Royal Commission for Riyadh City.
      • Designing a talent pipeline programme aligned with succession-planning policy, with structured selection and leadership-readiness assessment.
      • Building a career progression framework with clear pathways across all roles, strengthening retention.
      • Setting the policies, procedures, contracting mechanisms and selection methodology for a Graduate Development Programme and leadership programmes with the Human Resources Development Fund (Hadaf).
      • Working with the IBM Maximo and TMS/LMS teams, and evaluating AI-powered LXPs (Sana AI, 360Learning) and skills-intelligence platforms (Eightfold AI).
      • Governance frameworks and executive reporting that strengthen KPI achievement and regulatory confidence.

    2. Technical Capability Readiness Manager

      May 2024 – May 20262 yrs 1 mo

      I directed the technical training strategy for CAMCO’s operational workforce and subcontractors, tying every initiative to project timelines, quality and regulatory readiness.

      • Led three departments — Technical Training, Competency Management and Knowledge Transfer — and built their policies, procedures and strategies.
      • TNAs and risk-based TNAs (RBTNA), with mitigation plans that protect timelines and quality.
      • Oversaw the Training Management System and Competency Management System for CAMCO and all subcontractor staff.
      • Central liaison between CAMCO, subcontractors and external stakeholders: RCRC, TGA, PMS and BACS.
      • Built and managed the annual Technical Training and Knowledge Transfer budget.
      • Tracked training, OJT and competency assessments, reporting technical readiness to senior management.

    3. Competence Management System Expert

      May 2023 – May 20241 yr 1 mo

      I owned CAMCO’s Competency Management System end-to-end — design, assessment, verification and continuous improvement — keeping every safety-critical role compliant with ORR and ROGS guidelines.

      • Solution Owner for CMS preparation, programming, implementation and standardisation, with its framework, procedure and policies.
      • Competency mapping, technical training matrices and assessor guidelines for each directorate.
      • Worked with subcontractor heads and SMEs to secure 100% assessment-evidence completion.
      • Standardisation meetings with the Internal Verifier, and policy updates as safety-critical activities changed.
      • Skills-gap analysis, periodic CMS effectiveness reports to the client, and audit-ready certification records.

  2. Education For Employment in Saudi (EFE)

    Full-time · Riyadh

    1. Training and Recruitment Specialist

      Aug 2021 – Jul 20232 yrs

      I designed the national training calendar and launched a customised LMS: scheduling efficiency up 40%, and 85% adoption in its first quarter.

      • Training needs assessments with programme teams, aligning curricula with labour-market demand and partner expectations.
      • A trainer monitoring system that reduced delivery issues.
      • Cut training-report turnaround by 50% with automated tracking and digital evaluation tools.
      • Recruited and onboarded 50+ certified technical and soft-skills trainers.
      • A RACI matrix, a full training library and a Trello-based task system.
      • Represented EFE at national job fairs and university career days.

  3. Nasser S. Al-Hajri Corporation (NSH)

    Full-time · 3 yrs 5 mos · Dammam

    1. Learning and Development Supervisor

      May 2021 – Aug 20214 mos

      I supervised 200+ technical training sessions and practical assessments, and lifted trainer performance by 30% through observation, feedback and coaching.

      • 100% compliance with internal and Aramco-mandated safety standards in training environments.
      • Coordinated with Aramco’s Talent Development and Local Content divisions on Saudization goals.
      • Weekly training, OJT and assessment reports, and supervision of final assessments before certification.

    2. Learning and Development Specialist

      Apr 2018 – May 20213 yrs 2 mos

      I inducted 1,200+ new trainees in welding, electrical, scaffolding, pipefitting and safety, and built KPIs that took course completion to 90%.

      • English and soft-skills content for several sites, delivered to technical trainees.
      • Lead translator and cultural mediator in bilingual sessions.
      • Led a team of 4 trainers preparing the English courses (Jun – Sep 2018).
      • Part of the NSH team that won Aramco’s 2018 IKTVA Award for the best training and development of Saudi manpower.

  4. OGM Technical Institute

    Part-time · Muharraq, Bahrain

    1. Training Lead

      Feb 2020 – Aug 20211 yr 7 mos

      I co-led the establishment of OGM Bahrain, adapting the Saudi training model to local regulatory and strategic needs.

      • Trained 400+ Bahraini trainees in English and soft skills, online and onsite, over 18 months.
      • Raised virtual-training engagement by 45% with interactive content and online-classroom protocols.
      • Focal point for knowledge transfer between OGM Saudi and Bahrain, aligned with Bapco’s workforce goals.
      • Placement tests, and adaptive learning strategies for different learning styles and age groups.

  5. Abdullah Ali Al Amer & Brothers Trading Co

    Full-time · Al-Ahsa

    1. Administrative Clerk

      Apr 2016 – Apr 20182 yrs 1 mo

      Where it started, in HR: staff data and files, HR meetings and events, reports and presentations.

      • Entering and updating onboarding and offboarding data.
      • Organising physical and digital staff files.
      • Supporting finance with invoices, expense and stock reports.