Principal Specialist, New Advanced Prodcuts Ma'aden Aluminium Company (MAC)

Job Purpose

The Principal Specialist for innovation planning will build innovation programs delivery approaches to ensure meeting the planned schedule, budget and business units expectations. Support the innovation team to Identify and scout for high-potential partners and startups to develop technological solutions for operational challenges and value creation initiatives. The Principal Specialist will be responsible for maintaining updated records on team progress and incorporating planning tools that allow the team to operate efficiently. He/She will be conducting research on the innovation ecosystem to maximize effectiveness and outreach.

Key Accountabilities

Aligning and planning innovation pilot projects with Bussines Units

Establish an effective delivery approach to deploy innovation technologies

Optimize the innovation process to maximize effectiveness and avoid duplication of initiatives between corporate T&I and Bussines Units

Strategize innovation team activities and priorities based on the allocated manpower and budget

Support the innovation team to Identify and scout for high-potential partners and startups

Maintaining updated records on team progress

Skills

Competent in communication and writing skills, competent in English, Expertise in Minerals processing and Extractive Metallurgy,