Adnoc
Manager, Innovation & Partnerships
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
Job expiry date: 30/10/2025
Job overview
Date posted
15/09/2025
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 30,000 - 40,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Senior Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
30/10/2025
Job description
The Manager, Innovation & Partnerships at ADNOC Distribution will spearhead the exploration, evaluation, and enterprise-level implementation of AI and digital innovations across convenience retail and mobility. This role requires a proven track record of leading large-scale AI-driven transformation with measurable ROI. The incumbent will oversee the organization’s AI and digital roadmap, manage a Center of Excellence, and build strategic partnerships with key technology providers to enhance customer convenience, operational efficiency, and new revenue streams.
Required skills
AI strategy
digital transformation
innovation management
strategic partnerships
retail media network
data monetization
enterprise AI adoption
robotics
autonomous operations
AR/VR
business case development
investment planning
AI/ML platforms
CMS management
CRM Salesforce
Google Analytics
Tableau
Power BI
TensorFlow
PyTorch
Microsoft Azure AI
Key responsibilities
- Evaluate and implement emerging technologies such as AI, robotics, AR/VR, and autonomous operations.
- Develop and execute the organization’s AI digital and technology roadmap, bridging business and IT functions.
- Drive rapid execution of pilots and scale AI/innovation into enterprise-wide deployments.
- Develop and manage strategic partnerships with key technology providers, vendors, and consultancies.
- Implement AI-driven solutions for personalization, automation, and data analysis to improve operations and customer experience.
- Build and monetize retail media networks to generate new revenue streams.
- Implement and manage CMS platforms for centralized content management and data monetization.
- Lead and mentor a team of innovation and partnership professionals, fostering collaboration and high performance.
- Showcase ADNOC’s industry-leading innovations at conferences and events.
- Develop KPIs for innovation adoption, partnership success, AI impact, and retail media monetization.
- Create complex business cases and investment plans to secure stakeholder buy-in and funding for innovation initiatives.
Experience & skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Information Systems, Technology Management, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred.
- 12+ years of experience in innovation management and strategic partnerships.
- Proven track record of senior leadership in AI, digital transformation, and enterprise-level innovation programs.
- Strong understanding of AI technologies, platforms, and frameworks.
- Experience in building and monetizing retail media networks and data monetization initiatives.
- Excellent project management, analytical, and strategic thinking abilities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence C-suite executives.
- Experience with CMS tools (WordPress, Sitecore, Adobe Experience Manager), CRM systems (Salesforce), analytics tools (Google Analytics, Tableau, Power BI).
- Experience managing AI/ML platforms such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, IBM Watson, OpenAI, Microsoft Azure AI.
- Ability to manage multiple projects under constrained timelines and deliver measurable ROI.
