Senior Metallurgy Innovation Lead — Pilot-to-Scale

Maaden; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced professional for innovation management to drive the development and execution of strategic partnerships. This full-time position requires 5–8 years of experience in large-scale industrial environments and a strong network in industry and academia. Responsibilities include evaluating initiatives, building partnerships, and leading pilots to scalable solutions. A bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years’ experience managing innovation portfolios within large‑scale industrial or digital environments.
• Proven success in translating pilots into scaled, production‑ready solutions with measurable outcomes.
• Strong network across industry, startups, academia, and R&D ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and prioritize initiatives based on maturity, value potential, and scalability.
• Build and nurture partnerships with industry leaders and startups.
• Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration to co‑develop deployable solutions.
• Lead the design and execution of pilots and proofs of concept.
• Define frameworks for evaluating innovation opportunities.

Skills

Innovation management

Partnership development

Technology scouting

Program management

Strategic communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, Business, or Innovation Management

Job description

A leading mining company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced professional for innovation management to drive the development and execution of strategic partnerships. This full-time position requires 5–8 years of experience in large-scale industrial environments and a strong network in industry and academia. Responsibilities include evaluating initiatives, building partnerships, and leading pilots to scalable solutions. A bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field is preferred.