Senior Specialist - Emerging & Innovative Technologies

About the role

The Senior Specialist will lead proof‑of‑concept initiatives for emerging technologies within RTA’s Fourth Industrial Revolution Lab. This role supports the authority’s mission to build internal digital innovation capabilities, roll out disruptive solutions and keep Dubai at the forefront of technological advancement.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage a technology testing platform aligned with RTA’s digital transformation roadmap.
• Identify, evaluate and initiate PoC trials for AI, blockchain, IoT, cloud and automation solutions.
• Coordinate with engineers and product developers to define PoC goals and integrate validated results into future rollouts.
• Analyse technical and practical feasibility, document outcomes and present findings to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with information security policies, data‑sharing guidelines and incident‑reporting standards during PoC execution.
• Design and oversee vendor selection, SLA governance and contract monitoring for outsourced services.

Required profile

• Minimum 6 years of experience in emerging technology evaluation, proof‑of‑concept execution or related fields.
• Proven ability to work with cross‑functional engineering and product teams.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience documenting technical feasibility and business impact.

Required skills

• AI
• Blockchain
• IoT
• Cloud computing
• Data‑driven approaches
• Automation

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape Dubai’s innovation landscape within a leading transport authority.
• Access to a state‑of‑the‑art Fourth Industrial Revolution Lab.
• Collaborative environment with international partners and vendors.