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Senior Technical Program Manager at Newlab KSA | Riyadh

On-site Full-time $200K/yr - $200K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Role & Responsibilities:Technical & Industrial ExpertiseIdentify, assess, and prioritize innovative technologies, guiding strategic decisions and pilot designs while supporting research efforts (conducting interviews, analyzing startup competitiveness, investment trends, market reports, etc.). Specifically, you should be able to:Evaluate startups holistically, considering their team, technology readiness, engineering risks, market opportunities, and alignment with Newlab and its industry partners;Exhibit a systems-level comprehension of technical and commercial risks across intricate industrial value chains, especially in energy systems, mobility systems, and/or mining and heavy industry;Challenge assumptions and troubleshoot issues across pilots and programs—knowing when to delve into technical details, when to rethink strategically, and when to involve the appropriate experts.

About the job


Newlab has launched its innovative venture platform in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), empowered by a cross-ministry public-private partnership. Newlab KSA is committed to leveraging the ambitions of Vision 2030 to foster a robust startup ecosystem aimed at accelerating economic diversification and mitigating risks associated with scaling technologies for the global energy transition. Our platform is designed around four sector-specific Studios that will act as programmatic hubs, aligning industry and government partners, attracting startups, and spearheading targeted pilot and investment initiatives across four strategic growth sectors, commencing with Mining.

 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Program Manager who excels at managing complex technical and strategic programs while ensuring the highest quality standards and meticulous attention to detail. You will gracefully navigate timelines, budgets, and unforeseen challenges, becoming the vital link that connects startups with key industry and government stakeholders to create and implement pilot programs that validate essential technologies.

In this role, you will cultivate and maintain relationships with a diverse array of internal and external stakeholders, including startup founders, regulators, investors, and industry experts, collaborating to design and execute intricate initiatives. You will assume multiple roles, researcher, strategist, relationship builder, and technical translator, leading in-depth interviews, co-design workshops, and concept development as necessary.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background combined with exceptional project management skills, enabling you to bridge the gap between technical research and innovation to inform strategic decisions and pilot designs. A robust technical foundation in energy, mining, mobility, or other relevant fields is a significant advantage.

About Newlab KSA

Newlab KSA is at the forefront of innovation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, dedicated to creating a thriving startup ecosystem in alignment with Vision 2030. We aim to accelerate economic diversification and support the global transition towards sustainable energy solutions through strategic partnerships and technological advancements.

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