Innovation Specialist

1. Job Details

Job Title: Innovation Specialist

Reporting to: Senior Manager Innovation

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Entity: DHRE

Date of Preparation: 2 Jan 2025

Division: Operations

Date of Revision:

Department: Business Transformation

Reason for Revision: Div/dep change integration

Location: Dubai UAE

2. Job Purpose

The ProbTech & Innovation Specialist will play a critical role in analyzing business requirements, identifying opportunities for innovative solutions, and developing strategies to enhance business performance. This role involves conducting market research, preparing use cases and business plans, and bringing the latest industry trends and insights to support strategic decision-making. The specialist will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement digital transformation initiatives, emerging technologies, and process improvements.

3. Job Dimensions

Span of Control:

NA

Total number of Staff:

NA

Financial Dimensions:

As per business plan

4. Key Accountabilities

1. Analyze business challenges, market needs, and operational inefficiencies to propose innovative technology-driven solutions.
2. Research and evaluate new business models, disruptive technologies, and competitive landscape to provide actionable recommendations.
3. Monitor and analyze emerging trends, technologies, and global best practices relevant to the industry.
4. Provide insights and reports on AI, blockchain, digital twins, PropTech, and other advanced technologies that can drive business value.
5. Work closely with startups, research institutions, and innovation hubs to explore new opportunities.
6. Develop business use cases, feasibility studies, and impact assessments for proposed innovations.
7. Prepare business plans, ROI analysis, and strategic roadmaps for new projects and initiatives.
8. Collaborate with IT, product development, and operations teams to define solution requirements, prototypes, and proof-of-concepts.
9. Facilitate design-thinking workshops and brainstorming sessions to drive creative problem-solving.
10. Prepare and present innovation proposals, research findings, and strategic insights to senior management.
11. Lead cross-functional project teams to pilot and scale new initiatives.
12. Establish KPIs and success metrics for innovation projects and digital initiatives.

5. Key Performance Indicators

Successful implementation of the innovation initiatives.

6. Key Interactions

Internal:
DH and its vertical employees and departments, Finance/ Projects/ Business Development/ Tendering/ Design/ Architect/ Engineering & Infrastructure Teams

External:
Consultants / Vendors / Contractors / Industry Peers/Bodies

7. Qualifications Experiences Skills

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology/ Digital Transformation / Innovation Management.

Knowledge of digital transformation market understanding and strategic management.

Experience in real estate, PropTech, fintech, or technology-driven industries is a plus.

Minimum Experience (number of years):

5 Years of experience along with Degree in Technology or Innovation. Experience in Information Technology, Technology Innovation, or other related fields.

Past work experience in projects of innovation technology such as AI, Metaverse, XR/VR, or enterprise blockchain/digital wallets/NFT/Robotics/Tokenization technologies is a plus.

Strong expertise in business modeling, market analysis, and use case development.

Job Specific Skills:

Knowledge of design thinking, lean startup, and agile methodologies.

Project management skills

Excellent Advanced Technology skills & Knowledge

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Be able to effectively convey innovative concepts

Problem-solving abilities.

Core Competencies:

& Delivery

Result oriented, ensures operational excellence in areas of responsibility and delivers best results. Takes active ownership of problems and provides timely and result-focused solutions. Remains outcome driven.

Accountability

Take ownership of responsibility and be responsible for the consequences of work output.

Teamwork & Collaboration

Fosters a culture of trust, collaboration, and support. Works collaboratively both within one's own function and across functions to achieve DHRE goals.

Effective Communication

Communicates clearly and effectively (both verbal and written). Communicates timely and responsively. Seeks feedback and provides feedback. Encourages open discussion and dialogue.

Innovation

Drives self and encourages others to actively look beyond boundaries for new insights and opportunities for success.

Customer Service Orientation

Develop and maintain strong external and internal customer relationships by identifying and anticipating customer needs and responding to them by maintaining long-term relationships.

Note: Statements in this role profile are intended to reflect in general the duties and responsibilities of the position but are not to be interpreted as totally inclusive.

8. Recommendation & Approval

Prepared by: LM

Validated by: DHRE HC

Acknowledged by Employee

Name: Hanan Abdullah Bajjash

Designation: Senior Manager Innovation Business Transformation

Date: 2/1/2025

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