Future Talent Program Lead - UAE National

What to Expect

As the Future Talent Program Lead, you are a passionate and people-first member of Tesla's leadership team in the UAE, reporting directly to the Future Talent Manager. You are the driving force behind Tesla's Emirati Future Talent Traineeship Programme — responsible for shaping, guiding, and accelerating the next generation of Emirati professionals within Tesla's ecosystem.

You believe deeply in Tesla's mission and understand that building homegrown UAE talent is a cornerstone of that mission. You lead with purpose, combining operational excellence with an unwavering commitment to people's development. You are a visible, hands-on leader who champions every trainee's journey from onboarding through to full-time placement.

What We Offer

• A unique leadership platform with direct, measurable impact on UAE Nationalisation and Emirati career development
• Close collaboration with Tesla's senior leadership and people teams across the UAE and wider GCC region
• A fast-paced, innovative, and purpose-driven work environment at one of the world's most admired companies
• Opportunity to shape a flagship programme and leave a lasting legacy within Tesla UAE

Join the mission. Build the next generation. Apply today.

What You'll Do

• Own the end-to-end delivery of the Emirati Future Talent Traineeship Programme, including rotation schedules across Sales, Delivery, Service, and Customer Operations, ensuring continuous alignment with business needs and programme KPIs
• Serve as the primary mentor and career coach for all Emirati Talent Trainees, conducting structured performance and progression reviews at every department rotation and building personalised development plans for each cohort member
• Coach and upskill departmental managers and supervisors on how to effectively host, assess, and develop trainees during rotation periods, fostering an inclusive and high-performance team culture
• Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to integrate trainees meaningfully into day-to-day business activities, ensuring trainees actively contribute to real targets and deliverables throughout each rotation
• Track, analyse, and report on trainee performance data, engagement metrics, and programme outcomes, presenting insights regularly to senior leadership and escalating people or operational risks in a timely manner
• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for new trainee cohorts in partnership with the Talent Acquisition team, while serving as a Tesla brand ambassador within the UAE Emirati community to attract top candidates
• Ensure all trainees adhere to Tesla's policies, procedures, and brand standards at all times, managing escalations professionally and coordinating logistics for trainees rotating across multiple Tesla UAE locations and events

What You'll Bring

• Emirati/UAE National with family book (mandatory)
• Minimum 2–3 years of leadership, people management, or talent development experience, ideally within a fast-paced retail, automotive, or technology environment
• Demonstrated track record of coaching, mentoring, and developing junior or early-career talent
• Strong understanding of Tesla's products, ecosystem, and core business functions — or a passionate willingness to master them rapidly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic
• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and organisational skills
• Ability to influence, inspire, and hold accountability across multiple stakeholder groups simultaneously
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and composure at all times
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Valid UAE/GCC Driving License
• Willingness to travel regularly across Tesla UAE locations and events
• Deeply passionate about Tesla's mission and the development of Emirati talent

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.