Job Description

Role Purpose: 

NEOM is a new vision of what the future could be. It’s an attempt to do something that’s never been done before and it’s coming at a time when the world needs fresh thinking and new solutions. Put simply, NEOM will not only be a destination but a home for people who dream big and who want to be part of building a new model for sustainable living. NEOM will be a hub for innovation, where established global businesses and emerging players can research, incubate, and commercialize groundbreaking technologies to accelerate human progress.

Lead the development, oversight, outreach, and business lifecycle of the Aero Innovation hub at NEOM Airports.

Key Accountabilities & Activities:

• Identify, develop, strategize, and drive transformative sustainability initiatives and champion the role of innovation with NEOM Airport by aligning overall business strategy and innovative thinking
• Develop the strategy for NEOM’s Aero Innovation Hub and oversee research activities and develop knowledge-based products for a company
• Oversee R&D programs that incorporate new technologies to improve existing products and ensure that NEOM International Airport is at the cutting edge of innovation
• Act as subject matter expert on aerial innovation, bringing in expertise on the newest and most advanced aviation-related technology to NEOM International Airports
• Oversee the development of the scope, deliverables, work plan, budget, feasibility assessment & evaluation, timing, and other requirements for new initiatives in line with division outcomes and objectives
• Identify areas of improvement and automation and engage with contractors, technology providers, service providers, vendors, and other external stakeholders in ensuring project delivery
• Oversee mergers and acquisitions of new technologies that can add value to NEOM International Airport portfolio
• Obtain feedback from users and other business intelligence vendors to implement next developmental steps for the Aero Innovation Hub
• On-board new clients through business development initiatives and manage relationships with them to ensure their cooperation and retainment
• Conduct and lead industry analysis to shape a perspective of new arising trends, consumer needs and the competition from similar airport solutions
• Provide support and expertise to other internal departments to ensure alignment and best leverage their expertise for content/technology from the Aero Innovation Hub
• Partner and liaise with advanced aviation industry partners and associations to attract new clients and evolve the Aero Innovation Hub at NEOM International Airport 

Background, Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree in aviation, engineering business development, computer science or related field
• 10 years of experience in business development of entrepreneurial products
• 5 years of experience in product management of business intelligence and product solutions
• Strong business skills for successful product management.
• Ability to develop business model based on analysis of market and consumer needs
• Knowledge of data analysis, data science, project management and business development
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with clients and vendors
• Well-developed technical writing and spoken English skills

Skills Required

• Communication
• Business Development