Senior Innovation Management Specialist

EFS Facilities Services
Dubai
AED 50,000 - 200,000
Job description

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Job Description

  1. Develop and implement strategies, including formulation, design, and planning, to market and promote innovation both internally and externally by highlighting innovation successes within DIEZ through internal communication channels, engaging external stakeholders to position DIEZ as a leader in innovation within broader networks, and organizing public-facing events, forums, and media engagements to enhance DIEZ’s innovation brand and visibility.
  2. Develop and engage the required network of relevant experts and specialists to support the process, activities, and participants of the innovation hub/centre.
  3. Proactively scout for new innovative ideas and opportunities.
  4. Identify opportunities for partnerships and sponsors for the innovation centre.
  5. Develop a network with local innovators, the private sector, public sector, and academia to build and provide a space to nurture and test new and innovative ideas and build local capacity.
  6. Coordinate and support the development and testing of innovation products and processes to strengthen and improve efficiency and effectiveness of DIEZ and its Business Units.
  7. Provide training for DIEZ in innovation, embedding it as a culture.
  8. Document tested innovation projects and processes and ensure effective sharing and generation of knowledge around innovation in DIEZ and in Dubai.
  9. Organize hackathons in the framework of selected projects.
  10. Whenever appropriate, represent DIEZ in global innovation networks for information sharing and leverage experiences of innovation colleagues at a global level.

Desired Candidate Profile

  1. A bachelor’s degree in Innovation Management, Business Administration, Technology, Entrepreneurship, or a related field.
  2. 5-8 years of relevant experience in innovation management, R&D, business development, or a similar role focused on innovation strategy and execution.
  3. Proven experience in leading innovation projects from concept to execution, ideally within a business environment or innovation-focused organization.
  4. Experience in developing partnerships with external stakeholders (e.g., private companies, public entities, academia) and managing these relationships effectively.
  5. Prior experience in organizing and managing innovation events, such as hackathons, workshops, or similar.
  6. Familiarity with managing or collaborating with innovation hubs, research centers, or business incubators.
  7. Strong facilitation skills.
  8. Knowledge of Design Thinking & Out of the Box.
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