Emerging Tech PoC Lead (AI, IoT, Blockchain)

Dubai Careers - A Smart Dubai Initiative; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai seeks a seasoned Information Technology Technician to test and evaluate emerging technologies through PoC initiatives, aligning with the organization's digital transformation roadmap. You will build platforms, coordinate with engineers, and ensure secure, scalable deployment across transport systems.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in IT/CS and 6+ years (8+ if Bachelor’s) of experience, with a focus on PoC testing, technology adoption, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or master's degree in information technology or computer science engineering.
• 6+ years of experience with a master's degree (8+ years with a bachelor's degree) in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the technology testing platform to ensure sustainability and strategic alignment of emerging technology experimentation with RTA's digital transformation roadmap.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies for PoC trials, contributing to RTA's innovation and partnership mission to drive disruptive, business-enabling solutions.
• Stay current with technology trends, recommending opportunities to enhance RTA's competitive advantage through targeted PoC development.
• Oversee PoC testing for technologies such as AI, blockchain, IoT, and cloud, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term adoption plans.
• Coordinate with engineers and product developers to define PoC goals and integrate validated results into future technology rollouts.
• Analyse the technical and practical feasibility of new technologies in real-world environments, identifying challenges and mitigation actions early.
• Document PoC outcomes, preparing reports and presentations for senior management decision-making.
• Ensure strict compliance with RTA's information security policies, data sharing guidelines, and incident reporting standards during PoC execution.

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology or computer science engineering

Master's degree in information technology or computer science engineering

Job description

Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai seeks a seasoned Information Technology Technician to test and evaluate emerging technologies through PoC initiatives, aligning with the organization's digital transformation roadmap. You will build platforms, coordinate with engineers, and ensure secure, scalable deployment across transport systems.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in IT/CS and 6+ years (8+ if Bachelor’s) of experience, with a focus on PoC testing, technology adoption, and