Specialist, Research Metallurgist III

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

Job Description

Lead the development and execution of Maaden’s ecosystem and strategic partnership strategies, focusing on scaling high‑impact innovations from concept to commercial deployment across industrial and digital applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and prioritize initiatives based on maturity, value potential, and scalability for operational or commercial deployment.
• Build and nurture partnerships with industry leaders, technology providers, research institutions, and startups to identify, test, and accelerate high‑impact innovations.
• Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration between internal teams (Data, OT, AI, and Operations) and external partners to co‑develop deployable solutions.
• Lead the design and execution of pilots, proofs of concept, and field demonstrations across industrial and digital applications.
• Ensure pilots generate business cases, performance baselines, and readiness criteria for scale‑up (“proof of value” approach).
• Define frameworks for evaluating maturity, optionality, and scalability of innovation opportunities.
• Partner with technology and business units (Aluminum, Phosphate, Gold) to embed validated innovations into Maaden’s technology and operational landscape.
• Develop mechanisms for tracking performance, adoption, and realized business value across the innovation portfolio.

Core Competencies

• Innovation management and portfolio governance.
• Partnership development and stakeholder engagement.
• Technology scouting and R&D collaboration.
• Program management and pilot‑to‑scale execution.
• Strategic communication and influence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, Business, or Innovation Management (advanced degree preferred).
• 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.
• Ability to link emerging technologies with Maaden’s strategic and operational priorities.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology – Mining