Manager Group IT Innovation - Web 3.0

Job Description

Lead the Innovation capability for the Emirates Group innovation ecosystem and its programmes (e.g. Intelak, Aviation X-Labs) amongst others. Responsible for driving the culture of innovation within the Emirates Group (working with stakeholders across the business) to deliver business value and contribute to Dubai and the UAE?s innovation vision. Through the Innovation Office create and manage the funnel of business challenges and opportunities, driving technology-led step change within the Emirates Group. Continuously mature the existing innovation ecosystem, manage senior internal and external stakeholders with a view to creating value for the Emirates Group and the overall technology innovation ecosystem. Continuously scan the horizon for latest technologies and through the funnel seek to create opportunities for creating business value by combining the two. Job Outline: Specific Innovation in Web 3.0 - Define Web 3.0 product strategy and roadmap inc. development of Blockchain, DApps and DAO, Metaverse, NFTs and tokenomics - Source and maintain a talent pool with Web 3.0 expertise and associated team structures - Oversee all elements of selection of technical tools and technology stack that will drive growth and product scalability of the emerging Web 3.0 ecosystem Generic - Define the innovation strategy and continuously mature Emirates Group Innovation ecosystem - Understand Emirates Group business strategy, key drivers, and direction to constantly seek and suggest areas of improvement through effective use of innovative solutions. Ensure innovation concepts and new technologies are aligned to business needs, to the IT strategy and deliver value to business owners and IT strategy. - Develop and maintain close and effective working relationship with key stakeholders internally and externally. To facilitate this, maintain broad understanding of the business domain, related systems and technology trends. Act as trusted advisor, influence senior business managers on strategic decisions on innovation-based IT investment and ensure that focus is on needs and Group?s perspective is fully considered. - Transform Emirates into the leading technology organisation in the region and becoming the leader in innovation in travel. Ensure that research is undertaken to understand and apply technology megatrends and direction relevant for business areas, ensuring that IT becomes a proactive and innovative enabler supporting the business in having a competitive advantage; constantly seek and suggest areas of innovation through effective use of IT. Specific input and recommendations from the research must contribute to definition of IT strategy and work programme business areas. Continuously drive the culture of Innovation everywhere and translate Innovation efforts into business benefit - Define and manage the budgets associated with our Innovation Ecosystem including partner contributions. Continuously look at ways to optimize budgets whilst generating maximum value for Emirates Group and our partners. Ideate and deliver on Innovative models to generate funding to propel the Innovation agenda of Emirates Group. - Accountable for the operation of all physical facilities related to our Innovation Ecosystem, ensuring they are fit for purpose and appropriate environment for an innovation capability. - Manage the Innovation Boards of all programs made up of selected internal and external executives to periodically advise on vision, strategy, selection, adoption and prioritisation of ideas. This includes monitoring and revising the allocation of funds and resources according to the Boards recommendations, to ensure the Innovation key objectives are met and the maximum business benefits are achievable. - Take responsibility to spread innovative thinking and innovation as a culture through IT and onwards to the rest of the Group. Drive awareness throughout the Group, in collaboration with Corporate Comms and leveraging the various available channels within our Innovation Ecosystem.

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