Infor

The Director of the Innovation Center of Excellence (CoE) will lead a pioneering initiative established jointly by Zahid Group and Infor. This position is responsible for driving digital transformation, leading cross-functional innovation teams, and establishing the CoE as a regional model for technology leadership within the equipment industry.

This is a high-impact leadership role requiring strategic vision, strong execution skills, and the ability to foster partnerships between technology, business units, and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Define and drive the strategic vision and roadmap for the CoE in alignment with Zahid Group’s innovation objectives and Infor’s industry leadership.
• Build and lead a high-performing innovation team and manage cross-organizational collaboration.
• Serve as the face of the CoE in external engagements and regional industry forums.

Innovation Development

• Oversee identification, development, and deployment of use cases aligned with Zahid’s business and the equipment micro-vertical.
• Ensure robust pipeline of both Industry-Specific and Customer-Specific use cases, using Infor Velocity Suite and Value+ innovation methods.

Program Management

• Lead execution of innovation pilots and ensure timely delivery of measurable results.
• Track performance against CoE success criteria (e.g., number of delivered use cases, adoption metrics, regional impact).

Regional Impact & Talent Development

• Establish the CoE as a hub for innovation and talent within Saudi Arabia and the wider region.
• Oversee training, mentoring, and talent development programs to cultivate regional digital capabilities.

Stakeholder Management & Governance

• Serve as a key liaison to the Steering Committee and Innovation Advisory Board.
• Ensure strong communication and alignment across Zahid, Infor, and external stakeholders.

Marketing & Visibility

• Collaborate with Infor and Zahid’s marketing teams to showcase innovation successes, manage visits to the demo center, and build thought leadership in the region.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in innovation, digital transformation, or technology strategy roles.
• Strong understanding of enterprise software, particularly in the industrial equipment or manufacturing sectors.
• Experience working in or with Saudi Arabia and regional markets is highly desirable.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex stakeholder environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English (Arabic is a plus).
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; advanced degree in Business, Engineering, or IT preferred.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead a flagship initiative in collaboration with global and regional industry leaders.
• Strategic role in shaping the future of innovation in the equipment sector.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.