Job title: Innovation Program Specialist – Logistics and Supply Chain
Company: DP World
Job description: Innovation Program Specialist – Logistics and Supply ChainJob Overview
DP World is hiring an Innovation Program Specialist in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to support and drive the execution of innovation initiatives that enhance operational excellence, digital transformation, and long-term growth. This role focuses on program management, innovation performance tracking, and cross-departmental engagement to embed a culture of innovation throughout the organization.Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Logistics and Supply Chain
Function: Strategy / Consulting
Salary: 18000-26000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full TimeJob Overview
As an Innovation Program Specialist, you will contribute to the planning and execution of innovation campaigns, identify impactful opportunities for process improvement, and measure outcomes across a fast-paced, global logistics environment. You will work closely with business units, support functions, and leadership to drive creative thinking, pilot new ideas, and support change management efforts that advance DP World\’s innovation strategy.Key Responsibilities
- Support the delivery and monitoring of innovation programs, campaigns, and idea pipelines
- Align innovation initiatives with business priorities, ensuring feasibility and strategic fit
- Track and report on KPIs such as idea submissions, success rate, and program ROI
- Design and maintain dashboards and presentations to highlight innovation progress
- Collaborate with operational teams to identify inefficiencies and innovation opportunities
- Evaluate submitted ideas, prioritize based on business case, and help implement selected projects
- Conduct trend research and benchmark against leading innovators across industries
- Participate in foresight analysis to shape proactive innovation strategies
- Organize and facilitate challenges, hackathons, design sprints, and ideation workshops
- Promote grassroots engagement by empowering innovation ambassadors and champions
- Drive internal capability-building through innovation training and knowledge sharing
- Support change enablement in coordination with HR, Strategy, IT, and Communications teams
- Assist in storytelling, recognition programs, and internal campaigns to foster innovation culture
Job Requirements
- Experience in program coordination or strategy roles, preferably in innovation, transformation, or business development
- Strong analytical and reporting skills with experience creating dashboards or KPI trackers
- Understanding of innovation processes, design thinking, and digital transformation methods
- Ability to collaborate across departments, influence without authority, and manage stakeholders
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Experience in logistics, supply chain, or maritime sector is an advantage
- Bachelor\’s degree in business, innovation, industrial engineering, or related fields
What We Offer
- Work at the forefront of digital innovation in one of the world’s leading logistics companies
- Opportunity to drive meaningful change and scale new ideas across global operations
- A collaborative and inclusive environment that values creativity, experimentation, and impact
- Access to learning programs, industry events, and leadership mentorship
About the Company
DP World is a global leader in smart logistics solutions, operating in over 73 countries with more than 100,000 employees. Our mission is to make global trade faster, smarter, and more sustainable. From port automation to AI-powered supply chains, we invest in future technologies to drive global commerce forward. Join us and be part of the innovation shaping the future of trade.Job Title Innovation Program Specialist – Logistics and Supply Chain
Job Description Innovation Program Specialist – Logistics and Supply ChainJob Overview
DP World is hiring an Innovation Program Specialist in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to support and drive the execution of innovation initiatives that enhance operational excellence, digital transformation, and long-term growth. This role focuses on program management, innovation performance tracking, and cross-departmental engagement to embed a culture of innovation throughout the organization.Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Logistics and Supply Chain
Function: Strategy / Consulting
Salary: 18000-26000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full TimeJob Overview
As an Innovation Program Specialist, you will contribute to the planning and execution of innovation campaigns, identify impactful opportunities for process improvement, and measure outcomes across a fast-paced, global logistics environment. You will work closely with business units, support functions, and leadership to drive creative thinking, pilot new ideas, and support change management efforts that advance DP World\’s innovation strategy.Key Responsibilities
- Support the delivery and monitoring of innovation programs, campaigns, and idea pipelines
- Align innovation initiatives with business priorities, ensuring feasibility and strategic fit
- Track and report on KPIs such as idea submissions, success rate, and program ROI
- Design and maintain dashboards and presentations to highlight innovation progress
- Collaborate with operational teams to identify inefficiencies and innovation opportunities
- Evaluate submitted ideas, prioritize based on business case, and help implement selected projects
- Conduct trend research and benchmark against leading innovators across industries
- Participate in foresight analysis to shape proactive innovation strategies
- Organize and facilitate challenges, hackathons, design sprints, and ideation workshops
- Promote grassroots engagement by empowering innovation ambassadors and champions
- Drive internal capability-building through innovation training and knowledge sharing
- Support change enablement in coordination with HR, Strategy, IT, and Communications teams
- Assist in storytelling, recognition programs, and internal campaigns to foster innovation culture
Job Requirements
- Experience in program coordination or strategy roles, preferably in innovation, transformation, or business development
- Strong analytical and reporting skills with experience creating dashboards or KPI trackers
- Understanding of innovation processes, design thinking, and digital transformation methods
- Ability to collaborate across departments, influence without authority, and manage stakeholders
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Experience in logistics, supply chain, or maritime sector is an advantage
- Bachelor\’s degree in business, innovation, industrial engineering, or related fields
What We Offer
- Work at the forefront of digital innovation in one of the world’s leading logistics companies
- Opportunity to drive meaningful change and scale new ideas across global operations
- A collaborative and inclusive environment that values creativity, experimentation, and impact
- Access to learning programs, industry events, and leadership mentorship
About the Company
DP World is a global leader in smart logistics solutions, operating in over 73 countries with more than 100,000 employees. Our mission is to make global trade faster, smarter, and more sustainable. From port automation to AI-powered supply chains, we invest in future technologies to drive global commerce forward. Join us and be part of the innovation shaping the future of trade.
Post DetailsJob Start Date 2025-06-06
Salary from 18000.00
Salary to 26000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location –Location City DubaiDesired Candidate’s Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
Candidate Current Location
Expected salary: 18000 – 26000 per month
Location: Dubai
Job date: Sat, 07 Jun 2025 22:26:07 GMT
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