Programs developer

About our client:Our Client operates in the Oil and Energy industry, with its headquarters rooted strongly in Saudi Arabia. It has its branches spread to more than 50 countries, providing employment to more than 68,500 people all over the world. They fall under the Fortune 500 Companies. They are one of the world’s largest oil producers. They are constantly growing by creating new technologies through its Research and Development efforts and branch into new business lines through Investments and Acquisitions.Responsibilities:Excellence in InnovationPassionately acting as an advocate for innovation, challenging traditional thinking, leading learning opportunities to promote innovative solutionsActing as the primary coordinator for innovation programs efforts between internal teams, partners, and external consultants to ensure program goals are executed efficiently and effectively.Building, developing and maintaining a high-quality fellowship program (identify and recruit best-in-class coaches, design and implement curriculum, manage relationships, etc.)Executing and overseeing the daily, weekly, and long-term objectives and goals of the innovation programs.Creating a leading center of innovation and immersive content creation in the region to develop and cultivate internal and external innovation ecosystemsRaising the profile of the unit both nationally and within the institution and manage the existing innovation networksSeeking opportunities to supplement the function’s expertise through partnerships and collaborations Designing and organizing programs and events to achieve the delivery of new innovative projectsLeading agile and adaptive project and development techniques to ensure maximum throughput of projectsStrategy and PolicyDeveloping strategies for programs that deliver on desired social impacts.Providing input to the Creativity Innovation unit’s strategic plan in the areas of innovation and agile development.Providing management information on the nature, scope and status of innovation landscape, programs/projects, and the social impact gained by the realization of these projects.Create scopes of work, contracts, and agreements to deliver these projects.Communicating and monitoring the success of the innovation programs.Undertaking regular reviews of the unit’s success and adapting plans as appropriate.Resources ManagementManaging internal and external human resources and assigning them tasks and priorities to deliver on the mandates required.Managing the training and technical development of the team.Managing budgets allocated to the innovation programs.Contributing to the financial planning and risk management process by producing business cases and financial models to support new requirements for innovation development.Requirements:A bachelor’s degree in innovation management, project management, design management, education or equivalent fields.A master’s degree is desirable.A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in the design and creative industries, creative arts, academic learning, and teaching or more broadly, project managing large projects with diverse communities and/or working with multidisciplinary industries.Knowledge in financial management and budget reviewStrong knowledge of developing and design educational programs focused on innovation and incubation of ideasExceptional project manager skills with previous experience managing the operational, technical, and relational aspects of projects and programsExperience leading grant and/or investment competitions and fellowship programsSkills and Attributes:Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skillsAble to work in formal partnerships and informal collaborationsDemonstrates gravitas and credibility in order to represent the organization and build confidence internally and externally.Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a complex workloadAble to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends