Technology Assessment and Innovation Advisor

Bridge Et Al.; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced consultant to optimize their client's technology landscape. Responsibilities include conducting technology assessments, proposing actionable recommendations, and developing implementation strategies. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in IT consulting and a deep understanding of emerging technologies like AI and cloud computing.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technology assessment or IT consulting.
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies including AI and cloud computing.
• Proficiency in designing technology architectures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technology assessments and audits across the organization.
• Propose recommendations for optimizing technology usage.
• Develop adoption strategies for recommended changes.

Skills

Technology assessment

IT consulting

Technology strategy

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AI technologies

Cloud computing

SaaS tools

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a seasoned expert / consultant to help our client analyze, optimize, and modernize their technology landscape. The ideal candidate will have a forward-looking mindset, staying ahead of technology trends, including AI and emerging tools, to develop practical and innovative solutions for our client’s technology challenges.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive Technology Assessment
• Conduct an in-depth audit of the organization's existing technology stack across functions and teams.
• Evaluate the effectiveness, adoption, and utilization of current technology.
• Identify gaps, redundancies, and inefficiencies in technology deployment.
• Strategic Recommendations
• Provide a detailed assessment report of the current technology ecosystem.
• Propose actionable recommendations to optimize technology usage.
• Suggest modern, AI-driven tools and solutions tailored to organizational needs.
• Technology Architecture
• Design a clear, updated technology architecture that aligns with the organization’s strategic goals.
• Develop scalable and future-proof technology frameworks.
• Adoption and Implementation Roadmap
• Create a comprehensive plan to implement recommended technology changes.
• Develop adoption strategy to ensure smooth integration and alignment with organizational processes.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand technology requirements and pain points.
• Communicate complex technical insights in a business-friendly manner to stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment of technology recommendations with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of experience in technology assessment, IT consulting, or technology strategy roles.
• Education: Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Expertise: Strong understanding of emerging technologies, including AI, cloud computing, automation, and modern SaaS tools.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in designing technology architectures and conducting technology audits.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience working with diverse industries, understanding varying technology needs and trends.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical skills, communication abilities, stakeholder management and change management skills

Preferred Attributes

• Proven track record of successful technology optimization and adoption projects.
• Familiarity with change management principles related to technology deployment.