Dautom is seeking a Technology Innovation Officer – Digital Solutions to support the digital strategy by working hands-on in a lab environment to prototype, test, and implement cutting-edge technologies. The lab acts as an experimental sandbox where new ideas are validated before full-scale deployment.
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Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (On-site)
Contract Type: Long Term - 12-month renewable
Experience Required: 1–3 years
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the IT Innovating Lab in researching, prototyping, testing, and deploying innovative digital solutions.
- Facilitate innovation through collaboration, experimentation, and alignment with the company's digital strategy.
- Assist in the development and testing of prototypes (hardware/software).
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners/startups to identify emerging technology.
- Conduct research on new digital tools, trends, and technologies.
- Maintain lab equipment, infrastructure, and inventories.
- Support Proof of Concept (PoC) implementations and monitor pilot outcomes.
- Prepare technical documentation, user guides, and reports.
- Ensure adherence to IT governance, cybersecurity, and HSE policies.
- Stay updated with the latest trends and developments in emerging technologies relevant to the organization’s industry.
- Conduct in-depth research and analysis to identify potential applications of emerging technologies for business improvement.
- Evaluate the feasibility, benefits, and risks of implementing new technologies or innovative solutions.
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Innovation/Design Thinking Certification.
Technical Skills Required:
- Knowledge of emerging technologies (AI, IoT, Blockchain, etc.).
- Familiarity with prototyping tools and platforms (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc.).
- Basic software development or scripting skills.
- Experience with collaboration tools and agile methodologies.
- Ability to analyze technical requirements and translate them into solutions.
Internal and External Collaboration:
- Internal: IT Teams, Business Units, Digital Transformation Office.
- External: Startups, Technology Partners, Vendors.
The job description may include additional duties as assigned by the superior to meet department objectives.
