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ADNOC - Distribution

Digital Innovation Manager

🗓️ Posted 2026-07-21 UAE Full-time Hybrid ICT

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Market rate

AED 30,000–AED 55,000/mo (AED 360,000–AED 660,000/yr)

Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).

About the Company

Job purpose The digital innovation manager is responsible for identifying, developing, and delivering innovative digital solutions that support ADNOC Distribution's digital transformation agenda. The role drives high-impact initiatives by leveraging emerging technologies and strategic partnerships to enhance customer experience, operational efficiency, and business agility. It acts as a key link between business units, technology teams, and external partners to ensure innovations are scalable, secure, and value-driven.

Responsibilities

  • ● Digital innovation strategy & execution
  • ● Develop and execute digital innovation initiatives aligned with corporate transformation objectives and business priorities.
  • ● Identify and assess emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and cloud platforms for potential business application.
  • ● Translate strategic innovation themes into structured programs, pilots, and proof of concept (PoC) initiatives.
  • ● Ensure innovation initiatives are aligned with customer experience goals, operational needs, and investment frameworks.
  • ● Continuously monitor market trends and competitive developments to inform innovation direction.
  • ● Digital solution development & delivery
  • ● Lead the end-to-end delivery of digital innovation initiatives from concept through pilot and implementation.
  • ● Collaborate with IT, digital, and business teams to design solutions that are technically robust and operationally feasible.
  • ● Ensure delivered solutions improve customer experience, process efficiency, and business performance.
  • ● Oversee pilot execution, performance measurement, and readiness for enterprise-wide scaling.
  • ● Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, data privacy, and internal governance standards.
  • ● Stakeholder & partner engagement
  • ● Work closely with internal stakeholders to identify innovation opportunities and align on execution priorities.
  • ● Manage relationships with external partners, startups, and technology vendors to co-develop digital solutions.
  • ● Act as the primary business point of contact for innovation related engagements with external parties.
  • ● Ensure effective collaboration and integration of partner-led initiatives within business operations.
  • ● Represent the organization in innovation forums, consortiums, and industry engagements as required.
  • ● Operational excellence & performance management
  • ● Define and monitor KPIs for digital innovation initiatives, including ROI, time-to-market, and adoption rates.

Requirements

  • ● Minimum qualification
  • ● Bachelor's degree in engineering / STEM, business, technology, innovation, or a related discipline.
  • ● Master's degree or professional certification in digital transformation or innovation is preferred.
  • ● Minimum experience & knowledge & skills
  • ● years of experience in digital innovation, product management, transformation, or related roles.
  • ● Proven experience delivering digital or technology enabled initiatives within enterprise environments.
  • ● Exposure to retail, energy, mobility, or customer facing industries is an advantage.
  • ● Strong understanding of emerging digital technologies and their business applications.
  • ● Excellent project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • ● Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership management capabilities.
  • ● Ability to translate strategic ideas into practical, scalable solutions.
  • ● Effective communication and presentation skills.
  • ● Familiarity with agile methodologies, design thinking, and innovation frameworks.