Manager Innovation Enablement

Hamad International Airport enjoys a dominant position in the aviation industry. Our passenger volumes are on a steady and fast-growing path thanks to an unprecedented facility expansion that enhanced operational capacity and will drive business growth in the next years.

About the role:

At Hamad International Airport, we strive to push the boundaries of innovation and remain at the forefront of our industry. Our focus on continuous improvement and embracing new technologies has enabled us to deliver exceptional value to our customers. We are seeking a dynamic Manager Innovation Enablement to lead the innovation agenda at MATAR, with a focus on digital technologies.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate emerging technology trends; establish their applicability to MATAR; study early adoption use-cases in the aviation industry and lead cross-functional ideation and incubation of such technologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify ground breaking initiatives.
• Facilitate a cross functional group called MATAR Innovation Hub (M-Hub) to prioritize innovation portfolio on an ongoing basis.
• Cultivate and manage an open innovation eco-system of strategic partnerships with technology vendors, startups, and industry experts, within an effective framework.
• Launch innovation calls to the market on key business challenges and evaluate proposals.
• Maintain a visionary mindset, with the ability to think strategically and adapt to organizational change.
• Collaborate with external partners to leverage expertise, explore joint ventures, and stay at the forefront of technological advancements.
• Design and execute “Proof of Value” pilot programs and incubate solutions for testing and validating new technologies.
• Evaluate the feasibility, scalability, and impact of innovative solutions.
• Develop and manage the technology innovation budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to support strategic initiatives.
• Drive initiatives that further improve the innovation agility, impact and culture at MATAR.

Qualifications

About you:

• Bachelor’s Degree in either Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematic or related disciplines
• At least 5-6 years as a senior resource managing a team of IT resources
• Proven experience in driving corporate technology innovation.
• In-depth knowledge of emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, Web3.0, robotics and data analytics.
• Strong project management skills with a successful track record of implementing transformative technology solutions.
• Creative problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation in technology.
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools, including continuous integration and delivery, agile methodologies, and infrastructure as code.
• Experience with cloud-based services and technologies.
• Managerial skills – Ability to delegate work, set clear direction and manage workflow. Strong mentoring and coaching skills. Ability to train and develop subordinate’s skills. Ability to foster teamwork among team members.

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