Innovation Specialist

Atribs Metscon Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovation firm is seeking an Innovation Specialist to analyze business challenges, propose innovative technology-driven solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in IT or related fields. Responsibilities include conducting market research, developing business cases, and preparing strategic roadmaps. Applicants should have strong project management and communication skills. This is a full-time role based in Dubai, UAE.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in technology or innovation-related fields.
• Experience in projects involving AI, Metaverse, or blockchain technologies is a plus.
• Strong expertise in business modeling and market analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business challenges and propose innovative solutions.
• Research market needs and evaluate new business models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive digital transformation initiatives.

Skills

Knowledge of digital transformation

Project management skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology/Digital Transformation/Innovation Management

Job description

1. Job Details

Job Title: Innovation Specialist

Reporting to: Senior Manager Innovation

Job Code Number:

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 decisionmaking. The specialist will also collaborate with crossfunctional 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

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

7.1 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.

7.2 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.

7.3 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.

7.4 Core Competencies

• Delivery – Result oriented ensures operational excellence in areas of responsibility and delivers best results. Takes active ownership of problems and provide 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 encourage 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 relationship.

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

Required Experience

Unclear Seniority