Chief Specialist - Innovation

Organization: Roads and Transport AuthorityDepartment Beginning of the main content section.Return to the home pagePrintable Format Job Description - Chief Specialist - Innovation (25001866)Job Description Chief Specialist - Innovation - (25001866) Job Description KEY RESULTS ACCOUNTABILITIES# Perform any other tasks and responsibilities related to the job and assigned by the direct manager# Prepare, review, develop and follow-up of the implementation of the general framework for support Startupcompanies in coordination with the relevant authorities in the Agencies and sectors# Manage, review, development, and follow-up of ideas in the idea management system, in addition to the ideasreceived from the approved idea submission channels in RTA in coordination with the Agencies and sectorsand submit related reports# Prepare, develop, and dissemination of the thought and culture of innovation and competitiveness in RTAthrough conducting training courses, workshops, and innovation events and activities, in coordination with therespective departments# Establish & develop a business incubator to support startups and entrepreneurs, preparing and developingrelevant policies and processes, following up on their implementation, and proposing and implementingsupporting programs, projects, and initiatives# Develop cooperation and partnership relationships with stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem to ensurethe strengthening of RTA’s leadership position# Prepare and development of RTA’s innovation labs, prepare annual plans, supervise their implementation,follow up and develop all their activities, attract ideas, and ensure the participation of all segments insubmitting ideas# Provide support and assistance to RTA employees in agencies and sectors in the field of innovationmanagement# Manage, implement and follow-up of the innovation management framework plan and proposing projectsand initiatives to close improvement and development opportunities that contribute to strengthening theRTA’s position in the results of the evaluation of the Dubai Government Excellence Program and local andinternational excellence programs in coordination with the respective departments in RTA# Prepare & development, implement, sustain, and follow up of innovation policies, processes, and frameworksfor innovation in RTA, and periodically measure and report progress and key performance indicators results# Prepare & development of RTA’s innovation strategy in line with the Authority’s strategy and the best globaland pioneering practices, supervise its implementation and sustainability by following up the implementationof related projects, initiatives and indicators and proposing the required corrective action plans andperiodically prepare the required progress reports# Measure, follow up, and analyze the performance indicators of the innovation strategy and its operations andsubmit periodic reports on the causality and developmental and improvement actions# Follow up on the implementation of approved initiatives and projects related to innovation section, follow upon measuring the impact of their implementation, and submit periodic reports on them in coordination withthe relevant authorities# Manage, review, develop and follow up the implementation of RTA’s intellectual property framework incoordination with those concerned to develop and register intellectual property and continuously update theintellectual property database# Follow up on evaluating the level of innovation maturity across RTA’s agencies and sectors- Strictly Adhere to RTA Information Security policies, procedures, and processes.- Strictly follow the Information Security data sharing guidelines for all internal and external data transfers.- Immediately report any Information Security incidents to your line manager and IT support for prompt guidanceand resolution.- Actively participate in all assigned Information Security training and awareness sessions to enhance yourknowledge and address potential Information Security risks.- Always comply with instructions and guidance provided by your line manager in line to the Information Securityrequirements. Qualifications KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS AND EXPERIECEEducation# Master’s or Bachelor degree in engineering, science or public administration or relevant from an accreditededucational institution. 9+ years of relevant work experience in the field (for Master’s). 11+ years of relevantpractical experience in the field (for a bachelor’s degree)Skills# Advanced level of computer skills and proficiency in multiple programs covering a wide range of applications# An outstanding listener who can communicate and convey information effectively, whether orally or in writing# Potent analytical thinking and demonstrating talent in identifying, examining, improving, and simplifyingmultiple work processes# Innovative in solving problems, able to find effective solutions and settle complaints# Active team member, intelligent, and able to enhance credibili

Master’s or Bachelor degree in engineering, science or public administration or relevant from an accredited educational institution. 9+ years of relevant work experience in the field (for Master’s). 11+ years of relevant practical experience in the field (for a bachelor’s degree).

Prepare, review, develop and follow-up of the implementation of the general framework for support Startup companies in coordination with the relevant authorities in the Agencies and sectors. Manage, review, development, and follow-up of ideas in the idea management system, in addition to the ideas received from the approved idea submission channels in RTA in coordination with the Agencies and sectors and submit related reports. Prepare, develop, and dissemination of the thought and culture of innovation and competitiveness in RTA through conducting training courses, workshops, and innovation events and activities, in coordination with the respective departments. Establish & develop a business incubator to support startups and entrepreneurs, preparing and developing relevant policies and processes, following up on their implementation, and proposing and implementing supporting programs, projects, and initiatives. Develop cooperation and partnership relationships with stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem to ensure the strengthening of RTA’s leadership position. Prepare and development of RTA’s innovation labs, prepare annual plans, supervise their implementation, follow up and develop all their activities, attract ideas, and ensure the participation of all segments in submitting ideas. Provide support and assistance to RTA employees in agencies and sectors in the field of innovation management. Manage, implement and follow-up of the innovation management framework plan and proposing projects and initiatives to close improvement and development opportunities that contribute to strengthening the RTA’s position in the results of the evaluation of the Dubai Government Excellence Program and local and international excellence programs in coordination with the respective departments in RTA. Prepare & development, implement, sustain, and follow up of innovation policies, processes, and frameworks for innovation in RTA, and periodically measure and report progress and key performance indicators results. Prepare & development of RTA’s innovation strategy in line with the Authority’s strategy and the best global and pioneering practices, supervise its implementation and sustainability by following up the implementation of related projects, initiatives and indicators and proposing the required corrective action plans and periodically prepare the required progress reports. Measure, follow up, and analyze the performance indicators of the innovation strategy and its operations and submit periodic reports on the causality and developmental and improvement actions. Follow up on the implementation of approved initiatives and projects related to innovation section, follow upon measuring the impact of their implementation, and submit periodic reports on them in coordination with the relevant authorities. Manage, review, develop and follow up the implementation of RTA’s intellectual property framework in coordination with those concerned to develop and register intellectual property and continuously update the intellectual property database. Follow up on evaluating the level of innovation maturity across RTA’s agencies and sectors.