About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Consulting Manager, Innovationto lead strategic innovation engagements, guide government, and private entities in adopting emerging technologies, and ensure alignment with national digital transformation frameworks especiallyQiyas

The ideal candidate will have strong consulting experience, deep knowledge of innovation models, and hands-on expertise working with Saudi government entities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Innovation Frameworks & Standards

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

2. Building Innovation Practices for Clients

Lead the setup of Innovation and Emerging Technologies Practiceswithin 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.

3. Awards, Recognition & Compliance

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.

4. Consulting & Digital Transformation Engagements

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.

5. Research & Emerging Trends

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.

6. Stakeholder & Client Management

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

7. Capability Building & Knowledge Transfer

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.

Required Qualifications

Education

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

Certifications (Required / Preferred)

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.

Experience

712 years of experience in consulting firms, innovation, digital transformation, or emerging technologies.
Prior experience working with Saudi government entitiesis 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.

Skills & Competencies

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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