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Chief Specialist- Innovation

Listing for: Roads and Transport Authority
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-09
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Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 446000 - 759000 AED Yearly AED 446000.00 759000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job description Job Purpose
  • Advance the Authority’s innovation agenda by executing strategy, policies, labs, IP and startup frameworks; integrate the innovation axis with R&D; and deliver measurable, compliant outcomes that raise maturity, embed culture, and convert ideas into high-impact initiatives across agencies and sectors.
Roles and Responsibilities Strategy
  • Develop and maintain innovation policies, processes, frameworks and manuals aligned to RTA strategy and leading practices.
  • Translate the innovation axis within the R&D strategy into clear objectives, indicators and plans with concerned units.
  • Define and socialize the startup cooperation and incubation framework, selection criteria and governance in line with regulations.
  • Establish the Authority’s intellectual property governance framework with Assets, Commercial/Investment and Mar Com departments.
  • Promote innovation and competitiveness culture through structured training, workshops and Authority-wide events.
Operations
  • Implement the Innovation Management System; monitor performance; prepare periodic progress and corrective-action reports with stakeholders.
  • Operate the ideas management system; review submissions from approved channels; track feasibility, initiatives, impact and closure within SLA.
  • Manage IP lifecycle: inventory, registration, renewal and evidence; sustain and update the Authority’s IP database.
  • Prepare and execute annual plans for innovation labs; attract viable ideas; coordinate delivery with institutions and sectors.
  • Follow up and evaluate grievances/complaints related to idea labs; ensure compliance with approved procedures.
  • Support the business incubator for startups and entrepreneurs; implement enabling policies, programs and initiatives.
  • Manage implementation of the innovation management framework plan; coordinate projects that close DGEP-related improvement opportunities.
  • Develop cooperation and partnership relationships across the innovation ecosystem to strengthen RTA’s leadership.
  • Coordinate operations and event plans for the TRIP Center in collaboration with concerned departments.
Product/Process Improvement
  • Measure and analyze innovation KPIs and maturity across agencies/sectors; recommend and track developmental actions.
  • Standardize data, reporting and feedback loops for ideas, labs, IP and startups to drive timely decisions and continuous improvement.
  • Provide hands‑on support to sectors/agencies on innovation management tools and practices and document lessons learned Authority-wide.
  • Education:
    Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in Business/Engineering/Public Administration
  • Experience: 9+ years in case of Master’s degree(11+ years in case of Bachelor’s degree)
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