Innovation Project Associate (Saudi Arabia)

About the role

Eram Talent is recruiting an Innovation Project Associate for the Entrepreneurship Center in Saudi Arabia. The associate supports the Innovation Program Manager in running the Innovation programs, working with internal and external partners to lead activities from design to execution. The workplace is on site.

Key responsibilities

• Execute the Innovation programs in partnership with key local and global players.
• Lead communication with internal and external stakeholders and curate participants with local and international universities.
• Facilitate and co-deliver activities such as icebreakers, design sprints, ideation sessions and mentorship.
• Liaise with other KAUST units to finalize agreements on program content and hold daily partner meetings to plan and run programs.
• Monitor participation through onboarding and program navigation.
• Work with the marketing team on internal and external marketing materials and create content for the KAUST Marketing department.
• Represent the Entrepreneurship Center at local and international events and conferences.
• Help build a mechanism to manage the innovation programs portfolio and support other programs' training, sessions and workshops.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Innovation Management, Engineering or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in project management, innovation or related areas.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic is preferred.
• Experience facilitating workshops and engaging stakeholders is a plus.

Required skills

• Understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, creative thinking and problem-solving.