Director, Innovation and New Technology (Saudi)

NOMAC; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Power & Water sectors seeks a Director of Innovation and New Technology to drive innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness. The role involves overseeing projects, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. Candidates should have extensive industry knowledge and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Power & Water sectors with at least 5 years in a managerial role.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional innovation projects to improve efficiency and optimize costs.
• Monitor market trends and identify disruptions.
• Prepare and monitor the department's budget.

Skills

Techno-commercial skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

What we need

Director, Innovation and New Technology will generate, propose, and follow through on innovative and new technology solutions to address business-critical issues as assigned by NOMAC. The aim is to improve efficiency, optimize costs, and enhance NOMAC's O&M competitiveness.

Strategy & Plans

• Lead, direct, and oversee various cross-functional innovation projects of different sizes and technologies.
• Monitor market trends and identify disruptions by attending seminars and technological events.
• Drive the innovation & new technology agenda, interpret NOMAC's O&M business strategy, and determine innovative technology solutions supporting this strategy.
• Coordinate with various functions and teams such as SVP, VPs, plant PGMs, SMEs, PAT, ACWA Power Innovation, BD & technology team, NOMAC BD, and other departments to understand challenges and focus areas for improvement through innovation.
• Work closely with the Purchasing Department, OEMs, service providers, and subcontractors to conduct demos and develop solution models.
• Perform due diligence visits to arrive at meaningful solutions for business-critical issues, providing comprehensive reports to management and stakeholders.
• Prepare a risk matrix for all solutions, present mitigation strategies, and action plans to management and relevant departments.
• Collaborate with Technical, Benchmarking, and Risk teams to highlight risks, opportunities, equipment partners, contractors, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Develop and present business cases for innovative technology solutions to management.
• Report regularly to supervisors on departmental activities, challenges, mitigation actions, and progress.
• Cultivate a dynamic innovation culture within NOMAC by creating an internal platform for sourcing ideas and rewarding innovations.
• Contribute to strategic direction through presentations on new technologies.
• Attend meetings globally, either in person or remotely, to understand O&M challenges requiring innovative solutions.

Budget Management

• Prepare and monitor the department's budget, ensuring financial performance aligns with plans and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Health, Safety, Security, and Environment

• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and environmental responsibility.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to organizational change initiatives, considering best practices and standards.

Skills:

• Excellent techno-commercial, business, and analytical skills.
• Commercially astute with the ability to structure solutions effectively while minimizing risk.
• Attention to detail and professional inclusiveness.
• Strong relationship-building, presentation, and communication skills.
• Understanding of Project & Business Development in Power & Water sectors, including technical, legal, and financial aspects.
• Proactive, high-energy, capable of working under pressure and tight deadlines, even remotely or while traveling.

Who will fit

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics, Industrial, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.
• 15+ years of experience, preferably in Power & Water sectors, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Extensive knowledge of the Power industry, including fossil fuels, renewables (solar PV, CSP, wind, storage), and Water Desalination (Sea Water RO).

About NOMAC

Founded in 2005, NOMAC is established in the GCC, North Africa, South Europe, Middle Europe, and East Europe, providing high-quality O&M services for power and water desalination projects regionally and globally.

Learn more and explore opportunities at www.nomac.com