2 Talent Assessment jobs in Saudi Arabia

Tharwah is a leading Saudi advisory company with four well-established business lines: Consultancy, Training and Development, Assessment, and HR Services. We have proudly served hundreds of clients in both the government and private sectors, achieving thousands of successful transactions. In August 2024, we made history as the first Saudi advisory company to be listed on the Saudi Parallel Market (نمو), with 15% of our shares going public.

Job Purpose

Lead and grow Tharwah's Talent Assessment vertical by designing, delivering, and scaling assessment-based consulting services to external clients. This includes spearheading the market introduction and commercialization of the Nova Assessment System. The role is responsible for positioning Tharwah as a thought leader and premium provider of scientifically backed talent assessment solutions across sectors.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Develop and execute Tharwah's external talent assessment service strategy in alignment with the consulting department's growth goals.

Lead the market activation and commercial deployment of the Nova Assessment System as a core product offering.

Design and deliver tailored talent assessment solutions for clients across industries (e.g., leadership assessments, development centers, succession assessments, recruitment profiling).

Collaborate with the business development team to identify, pitch, and close assessment projects with key accounts.

Ensure the scientific rigor, validity, and relevance of all tools and approaches used in assessment consulting.

Serve as a thought leader representing Tharwah in external forums, conferences, and client engagements.

Build, lead, and mentor a team of assessment consultants, psychologists, and delivery specialists.

Oversee project delivery to ensure quality, impact, and client satisfaction.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., digital team) to enhance the assessment platform's functionality and client experience.

Establish best practices and delivery methodologies for talent assessment projects.

Track key performance indicators including revenue, client retention, and satisfaction related to assessment services.

Stay ahead of global trends in psychometrics, AI-enabled assessments, and leadership diagnostics.

Communication and Business Relations

Internal: Consulting, Business Development, Technology, Marketing, Training

External: Clients, HR & L&D decision-makers, assessment vendors, partners, industry forums

Work Conditions

Work Environment: Office-based with frequent travel to client sites and industry events

Required Qualifications & Experience

Educational Background:

Master's degree in industrial-Organizational Psychology, Human Capital, HR, or related field

Practical Experience:

10+ years of experience in talent assessment or leadership advisory

Strong consulting background, with a proven record in delivering external assessment projects

Experience leading go-to-market strategies for assessment solutions or tools

Professional Certifications (Preferred):

Certified in one or more leading assessment tools (e.g., Hogan, MBTI, Korn Ferry, SHL)

Accreditation in psychometric evaluation and test publishing is a plus

Required Skills

Client-facing consulting and solutioning

Deep expertise in psychometrics and leadership diagnostics

Strategic business development

High-impact presentation and communication

Assessment project management

Team leadership and development

Commercial acumen and market positioning

Digital literacy with assessment platforms

Strategic Thinking & Commercialization

Consulting Delivery Excellence

Innovation in Human Capital Solutions

Talent & Leadership Assessment Design

Psychometric Tools & Analytics

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Revenue generated from assessment consulting services

Market penetration and adoption of the Nova Assessment System

Client satisfaction and Net Promoter Score (NPS)

Number of new clients/projects acquired per quarter

On-time and on-budget project delivery rate

Repeat business and client retention rate

Number of certified consultants under the director's leadership

Industry thought leadership visibility (e.g., speaking engagements, publications)

Why Join Tharwah?

• Work alongside visionary leadership in one of Saudi Arabia's leading human capital firms.
• Gain unique exposure to executive decision-making and strategic operations.
• Play a key role in transforming how leadership is delivered in the Kingdom and beyond.

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Consulting
• Industries Human Resources Services

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