Manager - Smart City Innovation (Qatarization)

Overview

• Research, evaluate, and recommend international innovation and sustainability frameworks that can be adapted to the Smart City context.
• Design and maintain a Smart City innovation roadmap that aligns with Msheireb Properties’ long-term vision and sustainability commitments.
• Identify and propose new business practices, digital technologies, and environmentally friendly processes to enhance operational efficiency, customer experience, and environmental performance.
• Lead benchmarking exercises against global best practices in sustainable urban development, smart technologies, and green building materials.
• Conceptualize, design, and implement innovation-driven pilot projects and initiatives in areas such as renewable energy, waste management, mobility, IoT, AI, and digital platforms.
• Develop sustainability dashboards and performance metrics in collaboration with Smart City and other relevant departments, ensuring consistent monitoring and reporting of progress.
• Support the development of green standards and certifications for projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with international rating systems (e.g., LEED, WELL, GSAS).
• Facilitate workshops, seminars, and knowledge-sharing sessions to embed a culture of innovation within the organization.
• Partner with internal departments, external technology providers, research institutions, and sustainability experts to co-create smart and sustainable solutions.
• Act as a subject-matter expert and advisor on innovation and sustainability initiatives for executive leadership, providing insights and recommendations.
• Represent Msheireb Properties in industry forums, conferences, and working groups to strengthen its position as a global leader in smart city innovation.
• Conduct ongoing horizon scanning of emerging technologies, materials, and business models with potential applicability to smart cities.
• Analyze the outcomes of operational studies, innovation pilots, and sustainability projects to recommend improvements and scalability options.
• Prepare reports, business cases, and feasibility studies for proposed innovation programs.
• Ensure sustainability and innovation initiatives comply with internal standards, local regulations, and international sustainability frameworks.
• Establish clear governance structures for innovation projects, including KPIs, milestones, and reporting mechanisms.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the Line Manager to meet evolving business requirements.

Education and Skills

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