AE - Innovation Manager
- الإمارات
- دائم
- دوام كامل
- Support the Director of Innovation in translating the company's innovation vision into practical roadmaps across four workstreams:
- Construction Technology & Materials
- Automate Design (Engineering digitalization)
- Modular Evolution (DfMA & industrialization)
- Productisation (Kit-of-parts standardization)
- Identify high-impact opportunities for diversification and business model innovation e.g., digital services, smart modular products, lifecycle offerings, and performance-based solutions.
- Support initiatives to digitize engineering workflows, integrate BIM automation, and deploy project management technologies.
- Champion the adoption of advanced construction tech (e.g., AI/ML, IoT, drones, robotics) to improve productivity, safety, and coordination.
- Drive internal efficiencies through process automation and data-driven decision-making.
- Conduct structured research into emerging trends, technologies, and operating models in construction and adjacent industries.
- Evaluate proposals through feasibility studies, business case modeling, ROI/risk assessment, and prototyping.
- Working closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, architects, project managers, and external stakeholders to drive innovation and integration of new methodologies.
- Collaborate with HR and Marketing to foster a culture of innovation, using campaigns, training, and incentives.
- Build trust and engagement across departments by demonstrating quick wins and facilitating co-creation of solutions.
- Overcome resistance through empathy, structured rollout, and visible benefits.
- Work alongside the Strategy team to ensure innovation priorities complement business transformation goals.
- Overseeing innovation projects, setting milestones, managing budgets, and ensuring timely delivery of innovative solutions.
- Set objectives and guide the performance of any direct reports or cross-functional project teams.
- Coach team members and foster a culture of experimentation, curiosity, and purposeful impact.
- Identifying and filtering potential risks associated with new technologies and implementing measures to mitigate them.
- Tracking and analyzing the performance of innovation initiatives, gathering data, and providing reports to management for informed decision-making.
- Ensuring adherence to industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols while implementing innovative solutions.
- Engaging with clients, vendors, and partners to understand their needs and collaborate on innovative solutions that add value to construction projects.
- Cultivate innovation partnerships with tech startups, research institutions, suppliers, and government agencies.
- Support ecosystem development activities-hackathons, venture pilots, academic collaborations, and industry events.
- Build B2B relationships with government agencies, academia, consultants, and specialist vendors.
- This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, project management skills, and the ability to lead and inspire teams toward a culture of innovation within the construction industry.
- Strategic Execution: Ability to turn ideas into action plans.
- Creativity & Innovation: Generates new ideas and solutions under constraints.
- Systems Thinking: Sees how changes interact within the broader organization.
- Change Leadership: Manages resistance and builds momentum for transformation.
- Communication: Crafts clear narratives and engages multiple audiences.
- Team Collaboration: Works across disciplines to align and deliver.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in innovation, transformation, or digital strategy roles; experience in the construction or industrial sector is a plus.