Senior Specialist - R&D and Innovation: UAE National
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About the Role
A high-impact government-affiliated entity in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Specialist to lead R&D initiatives and drive innovation across strategic city-wide infrastructure. The role requires 6+ years of experience in R&D or innovation, a background in engineering or AI, and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
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Responsibilities
- Lead end to end R&D initiatives tied to infrastructure priorities
- Shape and execute innovation strategies with senior leadership
- Integrate emerging technologies into live and future projects
- Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders
- Oversee delivery, quality, timelines, and resource allocation
- Provide technical insight on trends, data, and methodologies
- Deliver concise reporting and recommendations to leadership
Requirements
- UAE National
- 6+ years of experience in R&D, innovation, or similar
- Background in engineering, AI, research, or related field
- Proven track record delivering complex research initiatives
- Understanding of Abu Dhabi infrastructure landscape
- Ability to operate across strategy, delivery, and stakeholder engagement
- Strong English proficiency
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About Our Client
- A high impact government affiliated entity at the centre of Abu Dhabi's long term infrastructure and development agenda.
- The organisation operates in a technically demanding, forward looking environment, with a strong mandate to embed innovation, advanced technologies, and research driven decision making into major projects.
Job Description
- Lead end to end R&D initiatives tied to infrastructure priorities
- Shape and execute innovation strategies with senior leadership
- Integrate emerging technologies into live and future projects
- Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders
- Oversee delivery, quality, timelines, and resource allocation
- Provide technical insight on trends, data, and methodologies
- Deliver concise reporting and recommendations to leadership
The Successful Applicant
- UAE National with strong English proficiency.
- 6+ years' experience in R&D, innovation, or similar
- Background in engineering, AI, research, or related field
- Proven track record delivering complex research initiatives
- Understanding of Abu Dhabi infrastructure landscape
- Ability to operate across strategy, delivery, and stakeholder engagement
What's On Offer
- Direct impact on nation shaping projects
- Exposure to cutting edge innovation and technology
- High visibility role within a strategic government entity
- Strong long term career progression and credibility
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