Innovation Specialist - UAE National

Michael Page

UAE

Ref: HP350-7498

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

As the Innovation Specialist, you will contribute to the development of a culture of innovation across departments that embraces change and works collaboratively to develop solutions to complex problems.

Client Details

This is a government organisation looking to embrace and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to support the evolution of the organsition, which will, in turn support the development of Abu Dhabi government on behalf of all citizens and residents.

Description

* Lead the planning and delivery of innovation workshops across departments to raise awareness and engage with colleagues to gather ideas and solutions
* Provide the implementation experience to manage these solutions from ideation through to delivery.
* Manage relationships with all internal and external stakeholders as required
* Conduct research and benchmarking activities to support the development of innovation within the organisation based on best practice examples and latest methodologies
* Report on a regular basis to senior leadership and line management detailing progress, performance and raising of potential risks to project success

Job Offer

* Opportunity to work on high-profile initiatives with influential stakeholders
* Opportunity to join a critical government entity during an exciting phase of transformation and evolution

Requirements

* At least 5 years' experience in innovation and business excellence
* Extensive experience in event facilitation and planning with large audiences
* Experience of developing solutions through workshops and turning them into implementation plans that deliver lasting change
* A relevant Bachelor degree
* Excellent verbal and written presentation skills in both English and Arabic

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.

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