Senior Specialist- Emerging and Innovative Technologies

Dubai Careers - A Smart Dubai Initiative

Dubai

On-site

AED 279,000 - 446,000

Full time

4 days ago

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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

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.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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

Job Category

Information Technology Technician

Advertiser

Roads and Transport Authority

Department

Technology Strategy & Governance