43 Innovation jobs in Saudi Arabia

Job Description:

• Assessing business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and recommending solutions.
• Identifying and implementing effective solutions to address business challenges or improve processes, systems, and performance.
• Developing long-term plans and goals to achieve business objectives.
• Placing the needs and preferences of customers at the center of business decisions and strategies.
• Planning, organizing, and executing projects, including defining objectives, allocating resources, managing timelines, and ensuring successful project delivery.
• Familiarity with digital tools, repositories, databases and eventually with business intelligence programs
• Skills in assessing and evaluating new ideas, technologies, and projects for feasibility and potential impact on the organization.
• The practice of identifying and implementing new ideas, technologies, and strategies to drive business growth, enhance competitive advantage, and create value for customers.
• Knowledge of methods and tools to scout new technologies, startups, and partners that align with the organization's innovation goals.
• Ability to conduct in-depth analysis of industry trends and emerging technologies to identify potential areas for innovation.
• Practical experience in development using agile methods (e.g., Scrum, Kanban), familiarity with roles and approaches in agile projects
• Embracing flexible and collaborative approaches to project management and work processes that prioritize adaptability, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.
• Process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data generated by information technology systems and applications
• Experience in testing and optimizing user satisfaction with applications, ensuring that interactions between user and product proceed straight forward and purposeful
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, utilizing diverse strengths and perspectives to achieve common goals and enhance team performance.
• Developing and implementing strategies and controls to identify, assess, and mitigate risks to minimize their potential impact on the organization's goals and objectives.
• Effectively conveying information and ideas through verbal, written, and non-verbal means to facilitate understanding and collaboration.
• Analyzing complex situations, evaluating evidence, and applying logical reasoning to identify and implement effective solutions.
• Knowledge of Environmental, Social, and Governance factors in decision-making processes within an organization
• Utilizing social platforms to engage with audiences, build brand awareness, and foster positive relationships.
• Ability to present to the senior management key findings and innovation milestones

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Experience in innovation management and processes
• Preferably (Certified CInP, Design Thinking, PMP, etc.)

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# Requisition ID: _280122_
+ **Relocation Authorized:** **National/International - Single**
+ **Telework Type:** **Full-Time Office/Project**
+ **Work Location:** **Riyadh**
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# Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.
Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .
# Project Overview:
Bechtel has been involved over the last 80 years in some of the world's busiest and most complex airport projects, including Greenfield and Brownfield developments. In the GCC, we have held significant roles on King Khalid, King Fahad, Dubai, Hamad, and Muscat international airports. As we consider the future of aviation globally and in the GCC, we are very enthusiastic about the future of aviation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
We are currently considering candidates with aviation, other transportation or complex public accessible building project experience to provide project management consultancy services (including technical, commercial and construction management) for a major infrastructure project in Riyadh should it be awarded to Bechtel. This posting serves as an expression of interest only.
# Job Summary:
In this role you will be growing and showcasing Bechtel's Digital solutions and Innovation capability and maturity while expanding culture of digital transformation and innovation by developing, piloting, and implementing solutions related to Engineering, Procurement, Project controls Construction and Commissioning. Additionally, you will be accountable?for developing and delivering execution plans, training plans and required upskilling associated with various physical and digital solutions.
# Major Responsibilities:
+ Conduct workshops with client, partners and stakeholders to develop project innovation use-cases, roadmap and plan.
+ Facilitate innovation change control board for identifying impactful innovation, implementation planning, change management and institutionalization program.
+ Review and enhance tender documents with contract language required to enable adoption of targeted innovation by the delivery teams either via EIR for digital workflows or directly into the engineering/procurement specifications and flow-downs.
+ Work with project team to develop a score card for assessing each delivery team's capability and capacity for upskilling to meet innovation and technology adoption as part of the bid evaluation/award process. Develop training plans on the use of new technologies.
+ Work closely with functional innovation and information management for leveraging standards and incorporating best practices and LL.
+ Define and deploy project dashboards to monitor & track implementation of innovation use-cases and related workflows (e.g., design management and construction management)
+ Establish a structure for communication, stakeholder engagement, mobilization planning, deployment, and measurement of success.
+ Capture lessons learned, best practices and implement improved workflows
+ Provide input to the Project Execution Plan (PEP) for innovation and digital execution
+ Reviews the IS&T Project automation plan to confirm alignment with the innovation roadmap and plans.
+ Conducts regular Assessments to review the implementation of the innovation plans and maturity achieved on the Project, and to seek opportunities for improvement.
+ Champions innovation across the Project by establishing a culture for ideas and improvement opportunities to be raised, considered, and implemented.
# Education and Experience Requirements:
+ Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science with min of 10-13years' experience in delivering large complex AEC projects, with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in innovation, digital automation, GIS/BIM/Reality Capture implementation
+ Experience developing innovation plans and an innovation strategy.
+ Experience with dashboard definition, creation and deployment using PowerBI or similar.
+ Experience in working closely with senior Client staff and project cross-functional team, design consultant and contractors.
# Required Knowledge and Skills:
+ Ability to problem solve, especially in an integrated project delivery environment, applying industry best practices.
+ Knowledge and experience in digital solutions as it relates to design management, construction management work processes and tools, while learning and understanding client environment and unique requirements.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to explain digital transformation and digital solutions and technologies to all levels of the organization.
+ Self-motivated individual with outstanding leadership skills and the ability to influence without authority.
+ Ability to manage priorities and take on additional evolving responsibilities with demonstrated experience providing direction/supervising to digital leads in engineering, construction, and other cross-functional teams.
# Total Rewards/Benefits
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards
# Diverse teams build the extraordinary:
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.
**_Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to_** ** **

**Core Responsibilities and Accountabilities**:

- Making recommendations on whether to upgrade the existing systems or install new ones.
- Leading teams of IT specialists in the implementation and upgrading of network hardware and software.
- Contribute to a working environment and culture which engages all ICT strategy staff.
- Report on a periodic basis key operational KPIs.
- Submit on a regular and ad hoc basis, inputs for business planning and operational improvements.
- Adopt world class trends and best practices in ICT strategy with the goal of ultimately driving cost reduction and quality enhancement.
- Contribute to innovation within the Architecture function, thereby continually enhancing quality and reducing cost by streamlining processes, procedures and automation.
- Leads technology selection to overcome business problems and to increase digital maturity within Ma’aden.
- Will ensure that the policies and procedures are understood by the customers as well as the Ma’aden employees.
- Will resolve any issues escalated by employees arising during the provision of services, as per established policies & standard operating procedures.
- Will report any unresolved issues to the Senior Management for discussion and approval of recommended actions.
- Ensure that all the information is backed up to prevent loss during system upgrades and equipment replacement procedures.

**QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS**:
**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor level degree in computer science, Software Engineering, information technology, or relevant field.

**Experience**:

- Experience in computer skills and extensive hardware and software knowledge to perform repairs and installations.
- Experience working in the support management skills to prioritize support tasks.
- Proven track record as a competent, resourceful, detail-oriented, proactive leader.

**Skills**:

- Strong personal computer and business solutions software skills (e.g. MS Office, MS Excel, MS Word)
- Excellent Leadial and interpersonal skills for interacting with staff, clients, and upper management.
- Excellent communication skills for communicating with support personnel and management.

The Job Description

1. Lead the development and execution of enterprise innovation strategies to enhance digital capabilities and operational excellence.
2. Identify, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies and digital solutions aligned with business objectives.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of innovation and integrate new solutions into existing frameworks.
4. Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities, and best practices in digital innovation and Industry 4.0.
5. Develop business cases, ROI analyses, and roadmaps for implementing innovative solutions.
6. Act as a thought leader and advisor to stakeholders, offering insights on digital transformation opportunities.
7. Manage and oversee pilot projects, ensuring timely delivery and measurable results.
8. Provide training and workshops to internal teams to drive innovation adoption across the enterprise.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in digital innovation, technology consulting, or enterprise transformation.
• Strong knowledge of emerging technologies, such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and cloud computing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and drive organizational change.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering measurable results.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience working in diverse industries and understanding their unique digital challenges.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with agile methodologies and innovation frameworks (e.g., Design Thinking, Lean Innovation).
• Certification in digital transformation, innovation management, or related areas is a plus.
• Experience with tools and platforms for enterprise digital innovation.

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We are seeking an experienced and creative Innovation Consultant to join our team at HUED. This role is ideal for a visionary professional who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments and has a passion for driving impactful innovation across industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify innovation opportunities aligned with business strategy.

• Lead workshops, design sprints, ideation sessions, and stakeholder interviews.

• Conduct market, customer, and competitor research to inform innovation strategies.

• Apply frameworks such as Design Thinking, Lean Startup, and Agile for developing, testing, and iterating concepts.

• Design and manage innovation programs, pilots, and proof-of-concept initiatives.

• Evaluate new ideas for feasibility, viability, and desirability using qualitative and quantitative methods.

• Collaborate with product, marketing, finance, R&D, and operations teams to bring innovations to life.

• Create compelling business cases and presentations for executive stakeholders.

• Monitor global innovation trends, startup ecosystems, and emerging technologies.

• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to internal innovation capability building.
  
  Qualifications & Skills

  Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Design, Engineering, or a related field.

  • MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
    

  Experience:

  • 5+ years in innovation consulting, strategy, product development, or a related field.

  • Proven track record managing end-to-end innovation or strategic initiatives.

  • Experience managing complex stakeholder environments and change projects.
    

  Skills & Tools:

  • Deep knowledge of innovation methodologies (e.g., Design Thinking, Lean Startup, Jobs to Be Done).

  • Strong facilitation, storytelling, and executive communication skills.

  • Analytical mindset with experience in business model design and market analysis.

  • Creative thinker who thrives in ambiguity and drives execution.

  • Familiarity with tools like Miro, Figma, Power BI, Tableau, or similar is a plus.
    

  Languages:

  • Proficiency in Arabic and English required.

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JASARA Program Management Company, a joint venture between Public Investment Fund (PIF), Jacobs, and Saudi Aramco, is seeking an Innovation & VE Manager to join their team for one of the GIGA projects they are working on. As a leader in delivering social infrastructure programs in Saudi Arabia, JASARA is committed to providing a solutions-based approach to deliver on the promise of Vision 2030. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing innovative approaches to enable continuous improvement and value engineering across the organization. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of successful innovation and value management in the civil engineering industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement value engineering initiatives to streamline design, construction, and supply chain processes.
• Collaborate and coordinate with engineering, design, and construction teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and innovative solutions for asset design and construction and improve overall project value.
• Analyze existing designs and construction processes to identify areas for improvement. Develop best practice solutions and lessons learned.
• Provide direction and expertise to value engineering activities across XCS & XDS for specific strategic requirements.
• Provide guidance and training to XCS & XDS teams on value engineering best practices and techniques.
• Work cross-functionally to achieve optimal value management and engineering and innovation results, e.g. work with procurement and supply chain teams to identify cost-effective materials and suppliers that are also resource-efficient.
• Conduct regular reviews of projects to assess the effectiveness of value engineering strategies and identify areas for improvement.
• Participate in the review of project designs and construction plans to ensure that they meet quality and value standards.
• Monitor project progress to ensure that value engineering initiatives are being implemented effectively.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate project value engineering strategies and results.
• Maintain awareness or seek opportunities to implement systems and technologies relative to the function.
• Coordinate activities with numerous functions across XCS and QIC corporate, along with XDS.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field. Related MSc degree is desirable.
• 10+ years of experience in value engineering, construction management, or related field, including managing teams of significant size and technical support personnel.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing value engineering strategies that promote innovation and efficiency.

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The Innovation Senior Engineer is responsible about driving the end-to-end technical realization of strategic innovation initiatives, turning high-potential ideas into robust prototypes and scalable solutions. You will play a key role in shaping ADC’s innovation pipeline by leveraging your deep technical expertise, analytical skills, and strong business acumen.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Innovation and Own the design and delivery of advanced prototypes and minimum viable products (MVPs) that explore new technologies and business models.
• Analyze market trends and business objectives to identify and shape innovation opportunities aligned with ADC’s growth priorities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, perform competitive benchmarking, and develop proof-of-concepts to validate assumptions.
• Guide Cross-Functional Development and Collaborate closely with product managers, architects, data scientists, and engineering teams to define technical requirements and oversee solution development.
• Drive adoption of structured innovation frameworks such as design thinking, lean startup, and agile methodologies to accelerate experimentation and reduce risk.
• Promote Technical Excellence and Establish engineering best practices in prototyping, testing, and integration to ensure quality, scalability, and alignment with ADC’s regulatory standards.
• Ensure Compliance & IP Alignment and Support intellectual property processes and ensure new solutions adhere to data privacy, cybersecurity, and telecom regulatory requirements.
• Proactively research and recommend applications of emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, IoT, cloud-native architectures) to ADC’s innovation portfolio.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related technical field (Master’s preferred).

Experience:

• +2 years of progressive experience in technology innovation, engineering, or product development roles.
• Proven track record delivering innovative solutions in telecom, digital services, or high-tech industries.

Skills:

• Deep expertise in technology domains such as cloud, AI/ML, IoT, or network solutions.
• Familiarity with innovation frameworks (design thinking, lean startup) and agile delivery models.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Associate

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Other
• Industries Software Development

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Overview:

The Innovation Senior Engineer is responsible about driving the end-to-end technical realization of strategic innovation initiatives, turning high-potential ideas into robust prototypes and scalable solutions. You will play a key role in shaping ADC’s innovation pipeline by leveraging your deep technical expertise, analytical skills, and strong business acumen.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Innovation and Own the design and delivery of advanced prototypes and minimum viable products (MVPs) that explore new technologies and business models.
• Analyze market trends and business objectives to identify and shape innovation opportunities aligned with ADC’s growth priorities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, perform competitive benchmarking, and develop proof-of-concepts to validate assumptions.
• Guide Cross-Functional Development and Collaborate closely with product managers, architects, data scientists, and engineering teams to define technical requirements and oversee solution development.
• Drive adoption of structured innovation frameworks such as design thinking, lean startup, and agile methodologies to accelerate experimentation and reduce risk.
• Promote Technical Excellence and Establish engineering best practices in prototyping, testing, and integration to ensure quality, scalability, and alignment with ADC’s regulatory standards.
• Ensure Compliance & IP Alignment and Support intellectual property processes and ensure new solutions adhere to data privacy, cybersecurity, and telecom regulatory requirements.
• Proactively research and recommend applications of emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, IoT, cloud-native architectures) to ADC’s innovation portfolio.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related technical field (Master’s preferred).

Experience:

• +2 years of progressive experience in technology innovation, engineering, or product development roles.
• Proven track record delivering innovative solutions in telecom, digital services, or high-tech industries.

Skills:

• Deep expertise in technology domains such as cloud, AI/ML, IoT, or network solutions.
• Familiarity with innovation frameworks (design thinking, lean startup) and agile delivery models.

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The AI Innovation Engineer is a critical member of Master Works’ Innovation Department, responsible for driving the design and delivery of AI-powered PoCs and MVPs that solve real business challenges. This role requires a unique blend of engineering excellence, creativity, and applied research mindset to translate cutting-edge AI capabilities -especially those built on large language models (LLMs)-into functional and validated digital solutions. You will lead AI initiative execution across a variety of domains by leveraging pre-trained models, advanced orchestration techniques, and innovative workflows. Your primary development stack will be Python and modern AI libraries. You will also bridge innovation delivery by building lightweight APIs or frontends using Node.js and React when needed to complete a prototype or MVP.

• Design and deliver AI-driven PoCs and MVPs that directly support strategic innovation goals across Master Works and its subsidiaries.
• Develop full-stack AI systems with Python at the core—using frameworks like FastAPI, Transformers, LangChain, Haystack, and PyTorch—to implement AI pipelines and intelligent service components.
• Integrate and orchestrate LLMs using: - Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) - - - - Knowledge-Augmented Generation (KAG) Model Context Protocol (MCP) Multi-agent orchestration and A2A workflows Prompt engineering and fine-tuning where applicable
• Interface with LLM providers (OpenAI, Claude, Groq, Cohere, open-source models) through APIs and SDKs, optimizing model utility and cost-efficiency.
• Design and manage vector-based search architectures using tools like ChromaDB, Weaviate, Pinecone, or FAISS.
• Prototype interaction layers, visual interfaces, and lightweight dashboards using Node.js and React, especially for showcasing PoC/MVP deliverables.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to shape and prioritize AI use cases, ensuring alignment with internal innovation streams and subsidiary needs.
• Evaluate, benchmark, and refine AI models for accuracy, performance, and business relevance.
• Create internal documentation, reusable components, and technical guidelines to support scaling and knowledge sharing.
• Stay up to date with emerging AI trends and continuously integrate relevant new methods into practice.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience delivering AI-based systems with tangible outcomes.
• Demonstrated mastery of Python for building AI workflows, services, and integrations using leading AI/ML frameworks. Proven experience in developing and integrating LLM-based applications using APIs, SDKs, and orchestration tools.
• Solid knowledge of RAG, embeddings, vector databases, and prompt tuning techniques.
• Familiarity with autonomous agent design patterns (e.g., A2A, task chaining, multi-agent flow control).
• Working knowledge of Node.js and React for full-stack PoC/MVP assembly.
• Strong experience with cloud-native development, containerization (e.g., Docker), and modern development practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building Arabic-aware NLP solutions or localized AI models (e.g., Najdi dialect adaptation, intent classification in Arabic).
• Background in deploying AI innovations in government, defense, or regulated sectors. Experience working in high-velocity innovation teams or R&D-style workstreams.
• Familiarity with tools like MLflow, LangSmith, or Weights & Biases for experiment tracking.
• Contributions to AI open-source initiatives, technical publications, or public demos is a plus.

Core Competencies:

• Innovation-first mindset with ability to rapidly turn ideas into working prototypes.
• Strong ownership, able to independently manage priorities and delivery.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to simplify complex technical ideas.
• Results-driven with a focus on experimentation and measurable outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating technical ideas to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and dynamic business environments.
• Passion for AI and continuous learning of emerging tools, models, and practices.

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