Innovation Specialist

1. Job Details Job Title: Innovation Specialist Reporting to: Senior Manager Innovation Job Code Number: Entity: DHREDate of Preparation: 2 Jan 2025Division: Operations Date of Revision: Department: Business Transformation Reason for Revision: Div/dep change integration Location: Dubai UAE2. Job Purpose The Prob Tech & Innovation Specialist will play a critical role in analyzing business requirements, identifying opportunities for innovative solutions, and developing strategies to enhance business performance. This role involves conducting market research, preparing use cases and business plans, and bringing the latest industry trends and insights to support strategic decision-making. The specialist will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement digital transformation initiatives, emerging technologies, and process improvements.3. Job Dimensions Span of Control: NATotal number of Staff: NAFinancial Dimensions: As per business plan4. Key Accountabilities Analyze business challenges, market needs, and operational inefficiencies to propose innovative technology-driven solutions.Research and evaluate new business models, disruptive technologies, and competitive landscape to provide actionable recommendations.Monitor and analyze emerging trends, technologies, and global best practices relevant to the industry.Provide insights and reports on AI, blockchain, digital twins, Prop Tech, and other advanced technologies that can drive business value.Work closely with startups, research institutions, and innovation hubs to explore new opportunities.Develop business use cases, feasibility studies, and impact assessments for proposed innovations.Prepare business plans, ROI analysis, and strategic roadmaps for new projects and initiatives.Collaborate with IT, product development, and operations teams to define solution requirements, prototypes, and proof-of-concepts.Facilitate design-thinking workshops and brainstorming sessions to drive creative problem-solving.Prepare and present innovation proposals, research findings, and strategic insights to senior management.Lead cross-functional project teams to pilot and scale new initiatives.Establish KPIs and success metrics for innovation projects and digital initiatives.5. Key Performance Indicators Successful implementation of the innovation initiatives.6. Key Interactions Internal: DH and its vertical employees and departments, Finance/ Projects/ Business Development/ Tendering/ Design/ Architect/ Engineering & Infrastructure Teams External: Consultants / Vendors / Contractors / Industry Peers/Bodies7. Qualifications Experiences Skills Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology/ Digital Transformation / Innovation Management.Knowledge of digital transformation market understanding and strategic management.Experience in real estate, Prop Tech, fintech, or technology-driven industries is a plus.Minimum Experience (number of years): 5 Years of experience along with Degree in Technology or Innovation. Experience in Information Technology, Technology Innovation, or other related fields.Past work experience in projects of innovation technology such as AI, Metaverse, XR/VR, or enterprise blockchain/digital wallets/NFT/Robotics/Tokenization technologies is a plus.Strong expertise in business modeling, market analysis, and use case development.Job Specific Skills: Knowledge of design thinking, lean startup, and agile methodologies.Project management skills Excellent Advanced Technology skills & Knowledge Excellent communication and presentation skills Be able to effectively convey innovative concepts Problem-solving abilities.Core Competencies: & Delivery Result oriented, ensures operational excellence in areas of responsibility and delivers best results. Takes active ownership of problems and provides timely and result-focused solutions. Remains outcome driven.Accountability Take ownership of responsibility and be responsible for the consequences of work output.Teamwork & Collaboration Fosters a culture of trust, collaboration, and support. Works collaboratively both within one's own function and across functions to achieve DHRE goals.Effective Communication Communicates clearly and effectively (both verbal and written). Communicates timely and responsively. Seeks feedback and provides feedback. Encourages open discussion and dialogue.Innovation Drives self and encourages others to actively look beyond boundaries for new insights and opportunities for success.Customer Service Orientation Develop and maintain strong external and internal customer relationships by identifying and anticipating customer needs and responding to them by maintaining long-term relationships.Note: Statements in this role profile are intended to reflect in general the duties and responsibilities of the position but are not to be interpreted as totally inclusive.8. Recommendation & Approval Prepared by: LMValidated by: DHRE HCAcknowledged by Employee Name: Hanan Abdullah Bajjash Designation: Senior Manager Innovation Business Transformation Date: 2/1/2025Signature: Name: Designation: Date: Signature: Name: Designation: Date: Signature: #J-18808-Ljbffr