Director - Municipalities, Infrastructure, Transport & Smart Cities
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About the Role
RiDiK is seeking a Director to lead Infrastructure, Transport & Smart Cities accounts in the UAE public sector. The role involves building and managing a portfolio, shaping transformation programs, and acting as a trusted advisor to senior government stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
- Build and manage portfolio of Infrastructure, Transport & Smart Cities accounts
- Own sector pipeline aligned to UAE infrastructure and urban development priorities
- Define and execute account strategies across priority authorities and transport entities
- Lead large, complex bids including smart city, mobility, and infrastructure transformation programs
- Build C suite relationships at federal and local levels
- Act as engagement executive or sector SME on key programs
- Provide executive oversight to ensure delivery quality and client satisfaction
- Activate strategic alliances
- Drive smart city and infrastructure thought leadership
- Coordinate with Capability teams for integrated solutions
Requirements
- 10–15 years consulting experience in infrastructure, transport, or smart cities transformation
- Arabic speaking
- Bachelor degree or higher in Technology related domains, smart cities, or Public Policy
- GCC consulting experience, preferably in UAE, with proven track record owning sales and revenue targets
- Established senior relationships within UAE government across infrastructure, transport & smart cities sector
- Strong experience leading large infrastructure or smart city programs
- Executive presence, strong commercial acumen, and excellent stakeholder management skills
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Role Summary
- Lead Client Invent’s Infrastructure, Transport & Smart Cities accounts in the UAE.
- Lead sector pipeline, shape complex transformation programs, and act as trusted advisor to senior government stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and manage portfolio of Infrastructure, Transport & Smart Cities accounts.
- Own sector pipeline aligned to UAE infrastructure and urban development priorities.
- Define and execute account strategies across priority authorities and transport entities.
- Lead large, complex bids including smart city, mobility, and infrastructure transformation programs.
- Build C suite relationships at federal and local levels.
- Act as engagement executive or sector SME on key programs.
- Provide executive oversight to ensure delivery quality and client satisfaction.
- Activate strategic alliances.
- Drive smart city and infrastructure thought leadership.
- Coordinate with Capability teams for integrated solutions.
Experience & Profile
- 10–15 years consulting experience in infrastructure, transport, or smart cities transformation.
- Arabic Speaking.
- A Bachelor degree or higher in Technology related domains, smart cities, Public Policy.
- GCC consulting experience, preferably in the UAE with proven track record owning sales and revenue targets and major accounts in the GCC/UAE public sector.
- Established senior relationships within UAE government and relevant holding companies across infrastructure, transport & smart cities sector.
- Strong experience leading large infrastructure or smart city programs.
- Executive presence, strong commercial acumen, and excellent stakeholder management skills.
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