Consulting Manager, Innovation

• Develop and implement innovation frameworks aligned with:
• Digital Government Authority (DGA) standards
• Qiyas Maturity Index
• Emerging Technologies Requirements
• Innovation Lab (معمل الابتكار) guidelines
• Design comprehensive toolkits, methodologies, and templates to help organizations establish innovation practices.

• Lead the setup of Innovation and Emerging Technologies Practices within client entities, including:
• Operating models
• Governance and policies
• Mandates, roles, and responsibilities
• Capability-building and training programs
• Innovation KPIs and performance frameworks

• Guide entities in launching AI use cases, digital experimentation, and PoC/PoV programs.

• Prepare entities for DGA Innovation Awards, digital transformation recognitions, and other national maturity assessments.
• Lead gap assessments, readiness reviews, and compliance roadmaps for clients targeting high scores in national indices.

• Manage end-to-end consulting projects in:
• Digital transformation
• Innovation strategy
• AI and emerging technologies
• Data governance
• Service innovation and customer experience

• Deliver executive-quality reports, presentations, and strategic recommendations.

• Conduct research on global and local innovation trends, including:
• Global innovation standards (ISO 56000 series, OECD, NIST, WIPO)
• Saudi innovation and digital government standards
• Leading emerging technology domains (AI, IoT, Digital Twins, Blockchain, XR, Robotics, Generative AI)

• Translate global best practices into implementable recommendations for Saudi organizations.

• Work directly with government officials, C-level executives, and transformation leaders.
• Facilitate workshops, design sprints, and innovation lab activities with cross-functional teams.

• Develop and deliver training programs on innovation, AI, and emerging technologies.
• Establish sustainable knowledge transfer plans to embed innovation culture within client organizations.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to internal practice development.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Innovation Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Digital Transformation, or related fields.

• GINI – Global Innovation Institute (CInP, CInS, CInO)
• DGA or SDAIA certifications (preferred)
• Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum)
• AI-related certifications (e.g., Applied AI, Generative AI, Data Governance)
• ISO Innovation Management certifications (ISO 56000 series) — preferred.

• 7–12 years of experience in consulting firms, innovation, digital transformation, or emerging technologies.
• Prior experience working with Saudi government entities is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience implementing:
• DGA compliance
• Qiyas Maturity Index assessments
• Emerging Technologies Indicators
• AI governance frameworks
• Demonstrated success in building innovation units, labs, or digital innovation programs.

• Strong understanding of innovation methodologies (Design Thinking, Lean Startup, Open Innovation).
• Excellent knowledge of AI governance, data ethics, GenAI, and modern emerging technologies.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities (Arabic & English).
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects with tight deadlines.
• Leadership skills to mentor teams and manage client engagements.

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