Senior Specialist- Emerging and Innovative Technologies

Roads and Transport Authority; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Roads and Transport Authority in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior professional to test and evaluate emerging technologies through PoC initiatives, aligning with the digital transformation roadmap and security standards.

You will lead PoC platforms, collaborate with engineers and product teams, document outcomes for senior management, and ensure sustainable, scalable technology adoption across RTA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's in information technology or computer science.
• 6+ years with a master’s degree or 8+ years with a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience with PoC and technology testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the technology testing platform for PoC initiatives.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies for PoC trials.
• Coordinate with engineers and product teams to define PoC goals.
• Document PoC outcomes and prepare reports for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with information security policies during PoC execution.

Skills

PoC testing

Technology evaluation

Documentation

Strategic alignment

Education

IT/CS degree

Tools

AI

Blockchain

IoT

Cloud

Job description

Job description

Job Purpose: Test and evaluate emerging technologies through Proof of Concept (PoC) initiatives within the Fourth Industrial Revolution Lab, supporting RTA’s mission to build internal digital innovation capabilities, roll out disruptive solutions, and keep Dubai ahead of the innovation curve while ensuring secure, sustainable, and strategic technology adoption.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Strategy

• 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.

Operations

• 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.

Product/Process Improvement

• Manage prototypes and simulations to demonstrate the capabilities of new technologies for transport challenges and systems enhancement.
• Recommend process improvements and knowledge-sharing initiatives to promote a culture of continuous digital innovation across RTA.
• Support integration strategies to transition successful PoCs into sustainable, scalable solutions within RTA’s architecture.

Job Qualifications & Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree/ master’s degree in information technology or computer science engineering

Experience: 6+ years in case of master’s degree (8+ years in case of bachelor’s degree) in related field