364 Innovation jobs in the United Arab Emirates

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have in-depth expertise in digital payments and wallet solutions.

• Collaborate with product owners, stakeholders, and development teams to gather, analyze, and document business requirements.
• Develop clear and detailed business requirement documents (BRDs), functional specifications, and user stories.
• Translate business needs into technical requirements for digital wallet features, payment gateway integration, and financial product enhancements.
• Lead and support user acceptance testing (UAT), ensuring solutions meet business expectations.
• Drive Agile ceremonies, maintain product backlogs, and track deliverables using tools like JIRA and Confluence.
• Liaise with compliance, risk, and audit teams to ensure solutions meet regulatory and operational standards.

• 7-10 years of experience as a Business Analyst in digital payments, fintech, or banking.
• Proven experience in digital wallet ecosystems, payment gateway architecture, and API integrations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with Agile methodology, and familiarity with tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Figma.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks related to digital payments.

Business Strategy Consultant

In this pivotal role, you will drive business growth by conceptualizing and delivering innovative solutions that address the evolving needs of our clients.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to gather insights, develop strategies, and implement process improvements that enhance our products and services.

Your expertise in business analysis and technology will be instrumental in identifying opportunities for digital transformation, streamlining operations, and improving overall customer experience.

• Innovate Business Solutions : Develop and implement cutting-edge business solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients.
• Analyze Business Operations : Conduct thorough analysis of business operations to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies for optimization.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams : Work closely with IT, Risk, P&P, CRM, CX, and Products teams to conceptualize and deliver business requirements.
• Enhance Customer Experience : Drive initiatives that improve overall customer satisfaction and loyalty.

• Business Analysis Expertise : Proven expertise in business analysis, including business process re-engineering, requirement gathering, and solution development.
• Technical Skills : Proficiency in relevant technologies, tools, and methodologies.
• Strong Communication : Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Strategic Thinking : Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex business problems and develop effective solutions.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive compensation, comprehensive health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.

We are a leading provider of (products/services), dedicated to delivering exceptional value to our clients. Our team is passionate about innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Product Manager: Drive Business Growth and Innovation

• Lead the development and growth of our business across Middle East markets.
• Fulfill the role of product champion for all business development, marketing, and sales activities.
• Collaborate with Sales Team, Marketing & Partners to achieve goals.

What We Offer

• A supportive environment where you can grow professionally and personally.
• Opportunities for training and development to enhance your skills.
• A team that values knowledge sharing and open communication.

About Our Vision

• We aim to create an inclusive and equitable culture where employees thrive.
• Our commitment to sustainability is centered around reducing environmental impact and making positive social contributions.

Responsibilities:

• Promote awareness and profile of our products and solutions across regions.
• Design action plans for country support and regional marketing/sales activity.
• Monitor market developments and adjust strategies accordingly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Market Analysis and Strategy
• Analyze market situations per country, using local partners and external research companies when necessary.
• Formulate local sales strategies and design business plans in collaboration with Area sales teams.
• Develop action plans for country support and regional marketing/sales activities aligned with budget guidelines.

Pricing / Product Positioning

• Determine product pricing and positioning based on competitive landscape.
• Support negotiation with HQ to achieve required pricing.
• Assist Area Sales team with Tender pricing, Key accounts, and Special deals.

Product Launch & Promotion

• Coordinate planning and scheduling of new product launches.
• Manage the Product Life Cycle from Launch to End of Life through strategies, promotions, and schemes.

Product Training & Development

• Attend training courses on nominated products and conduct local training for internal teams and distributors.

Sales & Marketing Budget

• Establish and agree on sales targets and marketing plans with Area Sales team.

GP (Gross Profit) Management

• Monitor and control GP through tracking promotion pricing and tender deals.

Marketing & Business Development Activities

• Plan, manage, and coordinate market development activities within company guidelines and budgets.

Coordination with HQ

• Maintain continuous communication with HQ regarding budgets, support, product launches, performance management, and reports.

Requirements:

• English/Arabic speaker.
• Excellent analytical skills and logical mind.
• Motivation to learn new technologies.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly.

Previous Experience/Education

• Relevant knowledge and experience, with ability to relate technical info to non-technical audiences.
• Experience in formal training or coaching techniques preferred.
• Strong communication skills in written and spoken form.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
• Familiarity with MS Office applications.

You Will Need:

• Drive for Results
• Customer Focus
• Business Acumen
• Effective Communication
• Planning & Organizing

Further Information

• Valid UAE driving license.
• Willingness to travel abroad and work away from home.
• Ability to work independently and meet targets under pressure.
• Flexibility to respond to travel needs at short notice.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Business Transformation Consultant to join our team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving business growth and transformation by leveraging their analytical and problem-solving skills.

Main Responsibilities:

• Conduct strategic analysis to inform business decisions
• Support due diligence processes for mergers and acquisitions
• Develop and implement restructuring strategies to improve business efficiency
• Leverage digitalization opportunities to drive business innovation

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field such as business administration, finance, or economics
• Relevant practical experience with international exposure
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a winning personality

Benefits of the Role:

• Fulfilling work environment
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects
• Chance to develop new skills and expertise
• A competitive compensation package

About the Position:

This is a full-time position based in Dubai. We are looking for a motivated and talented individual who wants to make a real impact in our organization.

We're seeking an exceptional leader to shape our digital capabilities and drive business growth. This pivotal role will play a crucial part in defining requirements, aligning priorities, and delivering user-centric outcomes that make a real impact.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership experience in enterprise-scale business solutions, including ERP, CRM, CPQ, PIM, and BI. They will have a proven track record of leading high-impact digital transformation and business enablement programs, with excellent communication, stakeholder influence, and executive engagement skills.

This is a unique opportunity to drive impactful digital initiatives, shape the future of how we work, and grow your career in an environment that values authenticity and continuous learning.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Intake:
• Partner with stakeholders across Sales, Finance, Logistics, HR, Projects, and Marketing to define requirements and align priorities
• Lead the intake and qualification of business needs, translating them into structured, actionable technology requirements
• Proactively identify and prioritize pain points, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Solution Design & Delivery:
• Own and lead full project lifecycles across ERP, CRM, CPQ, budgeting, BI, and workflow tools
• Drive strategic project planning, execution, vendor management, and cross-functional coordination
• Ensure that all delivered systems support measurable business outcomes and user satisfaction
• Change Management & Training:
• Lead enterprise-wide enablement and change initiatives for new and existing systems
• Oversee the development of internal documentation, cheat sheets, and guides in collaboration with functional leaders
• Monitor rollout success, lead adoption efforts, and drive ongoing optimization based on user feedback
• BI, Analytics & Planning Enablement:
• Partner with stakeholders to define analytics requirements, KPIs, and reporting priorities
• Collaborate with the Business Applications Leader and Cloud Systems Analyst to align backend architecture with business intelligence goals
• Ensure analytics initiatives deliver actionable insights that support strategic decision-making

The Strategic Business Innovation Lead is responsible for driving the development of innovative products by identifying potential initiatives, conducting market research, generating product epics, time-integrated plans for development, and designing business strategies aligned with client goals. They will collaborate with experienced teams to plan, drive, and execute key product initiatives that cover multiple features.

• Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders including business users, product owners, and IT teams to understand and document business requirements. Conduct interviews, workshops, and analyses to elicit and prioritize requirements.
• Business Process Analysis: Analyze current processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement. Propose streamlined processes and system enhancements to optimize operational efficiency.
• Data Analysis: Analyze large datasets related to customer behavior, risk management, and financial performance. Identify trends, patterns, and insights to support data-driven decision-making.
• System Analysis and Design: Assess existing systems and applications to identify gaps and propose enhancements or new solutions. Collaborate with IT teams to define functional specifications, conduct feasibility studies, and support system implementation and testing.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Ensure that proposed solutions and system changes align with regulatory guidelines.
• Risk Assessment: Identify and assess risks associated with business operations, processes, and systems. Collaborate with risk management teams to develop strategies for risk mitigation and compliance.
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Define UAT scenarios and test cases. Collaborate with business users to conduct UAT, ensure system functionality meets business requirements, and validate end-to-end processes.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare comprehensive documentation including business requirements, process flows, functional specifications, and user manuals. Generate reports and presentations to communicate findings, recommendations, and project status to stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with business users, project managers, IT teams, and other stakeholders. Facilitate communication and collaboration to ensure alignment between business needs and IT solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor system performance, gather user feedback, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in processes, systems, and customer experiences.
• Project Definition & Design: Participate in exploratory discussions regarding desired business operations performance improvements. Review and analyze current systems documentation and work process requirements to identify capability gaps. Document current and future business/system/data flows.
• Development & Testing: Work with the development team in an advisory capacity to produce new systems. Work with the testing team to develop relevant test scenarios and testing plans.
• Implementation Maintenance & Monitoring: Facilitate implementation or rollout of new functionality. Plan and develop strategies to convert data from the current system to the new structure if required.
• Process Review & Enhancement: Perform continuous reviews of a process or system to align processes with changing business conditions and new products and service offerings.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Strong analytical skills to analyze complex business problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and communicate project status.
• Project management skills to plan, execute, and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Agile methodology knowledge to apply agile principles and frameworks to deliver software solutions.
• Business acumen to understand business operations, processes, and systems.

As a Strategic Business Innovation Lead, you will have the opportunity to:

• Drive business innovation and develop new products and services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
• Develop your career through training and mentorship programs.

We are a global organization committed to using logic to create a better experience. We are passionate about simplifying life and automating complex decision-making for customer-centric industries. Join us in our mission to make a positive impact!

Job Title: Strategic Innovation Director

A key role in our organization, the Strategic Innovation Director is responsible for driving business growth by identifying and capitalizing on new opportunities. This involves conducting market analysis, trend forecasting, and product/service development to enhance the organization's competitive edge.

The ideal candidate will have a strong blend of analytical skills, business acumen, and innovative thinking to support long-term sustainability and expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking a Senior Business Innovation Specialist to support and manage delivery of our project engagements, service delivery, and defined projects in Growth & Innovation as part of the Middle East team.

• Support and manage delivery of assigned innovation projects
• Document full needs description and solution requirements
• Active technology scouting and solution identification and validation
• Project due diligence research and documentation
• Communicate and facilitate collaboration across multiple stakeholders
• Carry out other appropriate delegated duties as required

The successful candidate will be involved in a range of projects with our clients, covering topics such as:

• Innovation strategy definition & implementation
• Capabilities building projects using the latest methodologies on innovation, design thinking, innovation management, etc.
• Project management: management of business projects with both internal stakeholders and third parties.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong academic background (e.g. Engineering and/or Business) from a top-tier university
• 4-6 years experience in technology, research, innovation environments for this role
• Experience of planning, managing, and delivering innovation and technical-based projects
• Formal project delivery tracking using Gantt charts or similar
• Demonstrable experience of leading and completing complex technical innovation projects
• Experience in understanding technical discussions and documentation
• Knowledge of open Innovation Methodology, Intellectual Property and Technology Scouting
• Certification in Innovation or Future Foresight from GIMI is highly preferable
• Business proficiency in Arabic and English is a must

This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognized firm that fosters personal growth through our unique culture reinforced by values of Excellence, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Teamwork, Care & Support, and Employee Wellbeing.

As part of a diverse and motivated team, you will have the chance to work on a wide range of projects and develop your skills and expertise in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Our team offers a collaborative and innovative work environment where you can grow professionally and personally. We value diversity, equality, and inclusion, and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Join us and become part of a global community of professionals who share our passion for innovation and excellence.

A Strategic Innovation Analyst role is available in the Franchise team, focusing on enhancing and evolving existing franchise offerings and creating new business models and technology.

• Analyzing market data to uncover merchant and transaction trends and recommending strategic actions to influence those trends.
• Partnering with Product and Technology teams to translate market needs into solution requirements that drive franchise compliance and ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborating cross-functionally to design and implement franchise programs that deliver innovative solutions and generate incremental value for Mastercard and its customers.
• Influencing market localization strategies to safeguard the integrity and consistency of the Franchise model.
• Supporting customer engagements by presenting Franchise offerings and guiding customers through relevant Mastercard rules and documentation.
• Tracking regional and global market trends to identify opportunities for new Franchise offerings that deliver long-term, sustainable value to our customers.

This position requires a change maker with a strategic and business mindset who can live by the values of creating value, growing together, and moving fast.

The successful candidate will have four years of experience in the payments industry, demonstrating understanding of the payments industry including experience in e-commerce and in-person payments, Mastercard business and cross-functional knowledge of Mastercard revenue drivers.

Strong team player with good communication, storytelling, and presentation skills in English; command of Arabic and/or French is considered a plus. Self-motivated and able to operate within a cross-functional team environment. Strong in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Bachelor's Degree required.