Job vacancy Innovation Director

This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation who is involved in one of the biggest transformations in the KSA Region.

• Leadership in Innovation (10+ Years): Proven leadership in innovation environments, such as innovation districts, incubators/accelerators, or R&D/innovation departments within large organizations.
• Project Management Expertise: Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale projects, including coordinating multiple teams and interfacing with diverse stakeholders.
• Innovation Ecosystem Networking: Strong capability-building skills and a broad network within the innovation ecosystem.
• Real Estate Management Exposure: Knowledge and experience in managing or developing spaces for innovation, including understanding commercial arrangements, tenant needs, and master planning in the context of innovation hubs.

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  Strategic Vision: Ability to conceptualize and implement long-term innovation strategies.
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  Collaboration and Coordination: Strong skills in coordinating efforts across teams to ensure program activation and success.
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  Stakeholder Engagement: Proficiency in developing engagement strategies and establishing key partnerships.
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  Team Development: Capacity to build a high-performing innovation team through organic growth or strategic hiring.

• Education: Graduate degree in a relevant field from a reputable institution is compulsory. With a preference for candidates holding a Master's in Management or MBA.
• Middle East Experience: Experience working in the Middle East, with knowledge of the KSA innovation landscape preferred.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English, with Arabic language understanding preferred.