Senior Research Development Specialist (Emirati)
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About the Role
Lead R&D initiatives in infrastructure and construction, managing multi-stakeholder projects and emerging technology assessments. Requires 7+ years experience, engineering degree, and expertise in BIM, IoT, drones, robotics, and sustainable materials.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of R&D initiatives, including developing detailed plans, managing timelines, KPIs, budgets, and allocation of responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee initiative owners and supporting entities, ensuring clarity of roles and collaboration mechanisms
- Conduct technical assessments of emerging technologies relevant to infrastructure projects and provide evidence based recommendations
- Prepare periodic reports on initiative progress for the steering committee, highlighting risks, issues, and corrective actions
- Build and manage strategic relationships with external partners including research centers, universities, developers, contractors, and regulatory entities
- Support development of funding models and partnership mechanisms for R&D initiatives, including drafting proposals for agreements and contracts
- Oversee development of the R&D HUB and ensure documentation of outputs and sharing of lessons learned
- Guide and support Research and Development Specialists, promoting a culture of innovation and continuous learning
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience in research and development or technical project management in the infrastructure or construction sector
- At least 3 years leading multi stakeholder initiatives or work teams
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, research and data analysis, project management, or a related discipline
- Documented experience in leading research and development initiatives or innovative technology projects in the infrastructure field
- Familiarity with priority construction technologies such as BIM, IoT, drones, robotics, and sustainable materials
- Relevant professional certifications such as PMP or certifications in innovation management or research and development
- Experience in partnership management and drafting agreements with research centers, universities, and the private sector
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Company Overview
- An independent government entity in the UAE established to centralize and oversee major capital projects, managing a portfolio exceeding AED 200 billion across housing, transportation, healthcare, education, and tourism.
Role Overview
- Lead the implementation of research and development initiatives within the company, ensuring measurable results in construction efficiency, sustainability, and safety.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of R&D initiatives assigned by the Research and Development Section within work teams.
- Coordinate and oversee all initiative owners and supporting entities within work teams.
- Conduct technical assessments of emerging technologies relevant to infrastructure projects.
- Prepare periodic reports on initiative progress and submit them to the steering committee.
- Build and manage strategic relationships with external partners.
- Support the development of funding models and partnership mechanisms for R&D initiatives.
- Oversee the development of the R&D HUB and ensure documentation of outputs.
- Guide and support Research and Development Specialists.
Academic Qualification
- At least 7 years of experience in research and development or technical project management in the infrastructure or construction sector.
- At least 3 years leading multi stakeholder initiatives or work teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, research and data analysis, project management, or a related discipline.
- Documented experience in leading research and development initiatives or innovative technology projects in the infrastructure field.
- Familiarity with priority construction technologies such as BIM, IoT, drones, robotics, and sustainable materials.
- Relevant professional certifications such as PMP or certifications in innovation management or research and development.
- Experience in partnership management and drafting agreements with research centers, universities, and the private sector.
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