Omantel ICT
Proficient, Innovation Programs & Venture Building
- Permanent
- Muscat, Oman
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job overview
Date posted
16/12/2025
Location
Muscat, Oman
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package + relocation
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
30/01/2026
Job description
The Proficient, Innovation Programs & Venture Building role plays a central role in leading Omantel’s innovation agenda by overseeing all innovation programs under Omantel Innovation Labs and driving venture-building activities. The position sits at the core of Omantel’s innovation strategy and is responsible for delivering the national accelerator, managing internal innovation initiatives, and enabling collaborations with global technology leaders. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution oversight, managing multiple innovation vendors, designing and delivering impactful innovation programs, and supporting startups throughout their lifecycle from ideation through institutional funding readiness. Acting as a critical bridge between Omantel’s innovation strategy, ecosystem partners, and internal operational teams, the role supports accelerator program leadership, venture building, ecosystem expansion, internal innovation systems, technology partnerships, and governance. The position operates within the Strategy & Innovation unit under Omantel Innovation Labs, supporting investment readiness, due diligence processes, partnership frameworks, pilot initiatives, and innovation performance reporting, while also representing Omantel in ecosystem events, conferences, and national innovation forums to reinforce leadership in corporate innovation.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of the Omantel Accelerator to ensure alignment with Omantel’s strategic innovation objectives
- Manage relationships with startups, mentors, investors, corporate stakeholders, and ecosystem partners to deliver measurable and impactful outcomes
- Oversee innovation vendors to ensure operational excellence, performance compliance, and delivery in line with Omantel standards
- Support startup investment readiness and due diligence processes for progression toward Omantel Innovation Labs’ investment team or corporate partnerships
- Lead venture-building initiatives by developing systems that identify, support, and scale internal and external ventures
- Support startups across their growth journey from ideation to fundraising while ensuring alignment with internal due diligence requirements
- Build and manage partnerships with investors, corporate innovators, technology partners, and public sector stakeholders to expand the innovation ecosystem
- Design and manage innovation programs including hackathons, idea challenges, accelerator programs, and intrapreneurship initiatives
- Develop and implement innovation frameworks, processes, and systems that embed innovation within Omantel’s organizational structure
- Coordinate with business units to translate operational challenges into innovation projects and pilot opportunities
- Work with internal and external vendors to ensure timely delivery and impact measurement of innovation activities
- Develop collaboration models, MOUs, and pilot initiatives to integrate advanced technologies into Omantel’s innovation roadmap
- Coordinate across internal departments to activate technology partnership initiatives and track outcomes
- Support innovation planning, budgeting, governance, performance reporting, transparency, and compliance across all initiatives
- Represent Omantel at ecosystem events, conferences, and national forums to strengthen its corporate innovation leadership
- Promote a culture of innovation through internal engagement, training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing
Experience & skills
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Innovation, Technology, Marketing, Business Management, or a related field
- Possess 7–10 years of experience in innovation management, startup acceleration, venture development, or corporate partnerships
- Demonstrate proven success managing accelerator programs and multi-stakeholder innovation ecosystems
- Exhibit experience building and managing relationships with technology partners and innovation vendors
- Show capability in overseeing venture-building initiatives, investment readiness, and due diligence processes
- Demonstrate experience designing and delivering innovation programs such as hackathons, accelerators, and intrapreneurship initiatives
