Innovation Manager– Robotics & Technologies

Job Purpose

At Emirates, we believe in connecting the world, to and through, our global hub in Dubai and in constantly innovating to ensure our customers ‘Fly Better’. Emirates Group IT thrives on the dynamic nature of technology. Being pioneers in aviation innovation, we’re always at the forefront, pushing boundaries. We’re on the lookout for exceptional IT professionals to fortify our position as leaders in the industry.

Embark on a journey with the world's largest international airline and become a vital part of our cutting‑edge information and technology team as an Innovation Manager – Robotics & Future Technologies.

Join our Technology Futures & Innovation team, where innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Bringing cutting‑edge solutions to the products and services we offer has been key to our past success and will drive our future prosperity. We’re looking for someone who can turn emerging technologies into large‑scale, production‑ready capabilities with strong delivery practices and operational rigor. You’ll work closely with teams across the business while also operating independently to drive outcomes.

If you’re experienced in scaling innovation, improving operational readiness, and collaborating to embed new capabilities at pace, we invite you to apply and help shape the future of Emirates Group as an Innovation Manager – Robotics & Future Technologies.

• Lead and collaborate with innovation specialists, peer group innovation managers, and other IT and business stakeholder groups, contributing towards finalising future initiatives, utilising business value, together with assessment of available capacity and indicative level of effort arising from the team landscape resulting in effectively sequenced and prioritised backlogs.
• Collaborate with architecture, engineering, and service management teams to ensure the overall backlogs are balanced; a scalable and stable technology product that continually meets business needs with NFRs (Non‑Functional Requirements) and system enablers considered and captured, and cascaded to team backlogs.
• Define methodology for the analysis and response to target metrics and value, including recommended improvements for use during design workshops, with an overall goal of driving increased use and adoption.
• Build a peer‑group robotics and future technologies community, identifying and acting upon opportunities for L&D, growth and advancement; while supporting the team in the establishment of their community and identity, offering support and suggestions for their growth journey.
• Maintain the quality and integrity of features within technical and team boundaries, ensuring identification and contribution of risks and dependencies, and ensuring appropriate team backlogs reflect any impact.
• Work with innovation team members to identify and capture team‑driven innovation ideas, consolidating across the peer group for playback to stakeholders.
• Partner with applicable product vendors to evaluate technologies and solutions through proofs of concept.

• Bachelor’s degree specializing in mechatronics with 8+ years’ experience in a product‑facing capacity.
• Experience building, delivering, and supporting robotics, AI and automation systems including hardware or software robotics.
• 3 to 5 years practical experience as a project manager with a proven record of driving discernible ideation, change, and delivery.
• Experience working within an Agile environment across multiple initiatives and around 50+ teams (preferred).
• Strong communication skills, able to enthusiastically convey Product Vision to stakeholders and influence a wide range of stakeholders across the organisation.
• Leads by example and demonstrates appetite and ability to grow to a senior leadership position.
• Positive attitude and capacity to drive discernible change and delivery at pace in a pressurised environment.
• Commitment to be part of our Innovation community, focusing on collaboration and identifying opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Agile and innovative mindset with tenacity to adapt and thrive in a constantly changing environment.

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Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax‑free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also offers an excellent leave and healthcare package, transport benefits, life insurance and more. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast‑paced, cosmopolitan home city in Dubai by visiting the Lifestyle section of our careers website at