9 Innovation Consultant jobs in Kuwait

Responsibilities

• Formulation of ingredient/process recipes and product-related procedures.
• Building relation with suppliers to explore new ingredients and technologies for new products and ingredient matching purposes.
• Preparation and update technical specifications and product declarations.
• Follow up on matters relating to recipe, procedures, equipment, and quality on new products after commercial trials.
• Conduct laboratory scale trials and supervise pilot plant trials.
• Updating records of planning and status reports of activities.
• Taking lead role in troubleshooting exercises.
• Developing new product concepts and prototypes.
• Conducting product testing and evaluation.
• Ensuring that new products meet KDD`s quality standards.
• Complying with all relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in relevant field of Food / Dairy Technology.
• Work Experience: Minimum required experience of 7 years of experience in the field of food innovation/development.

Required Professional Skills

• Strong project management skills to oversee the development of new products from concept to launch
• Knowledge of quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Capability to evaluate product performance and testing results
• Ability to prepare and update technical specifications and product declarations
• Experience in exploring new ingredients and technologies
• Ability to develop new product concepts and prototypes
• Creativity in improving and re-engineering existing products
• Keen attention to detail in every aspect of product development
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance in all documentation and processes
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including R&D, marketing, and production
• Understanding of relevant regulations and standards in the food industry

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Formulation of ingredient/process recipes and product-related procedures. Building relations with suppliers to explore new ingredients and technologies for new products and ingredient matching purposes. Preparation and update of technical specifications and product declarations. Follow-up on matters relating to recipes, procedures, equipment, and quality on new products after commercial trials. Conduct laboratory scale trials and supervise pilot plant trials. Updating records of planning and status reports of activities. Leading troubleshooting exercises. Developing new product concepts and prototypes. Conducting product testing and evaluation. Ensuring that new products meet KDD's quality standards. Complying with all relevant regulations. Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Food / Dairy Technology or a related field. Work Experience: Minimum of 7 years in food innovation/development. Required Professional Skills

Strong project management skills for overseeing product development from concept to launch. Knowledge of quality standards and regulatory requirements. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Capability to evaluate product performance and testing results. Experience in exploring new ingredients and technologies. Ability to develop new product concepts and prototypes. Creativity in improving and re-engineering existing products. Keen attention to detail in all aspects of product development. Ensuring accuracy and compliance in documentation and processes. Effective collaboration with R&D, marketing, and production teams. Understanding of industry regulations and standards. Additional Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Product Management and Marketing. Industry: Dairy Product Manufacturing. Referrals can increase your chances of interviewing at KDD by 2x. Get notified about new Product Development Manager jobs in

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VAC9503 - Senior Specialist, Innovative Product Development

Field: Strategic & Innovative Business Projects

Contract Type: Full Time - Permanent

Location: Kuwait - Kuwait City

Closing date: 21-Nov-2024

The Company:

Ooredoo is an organisation on the move. Thanks to our dedicated employees, we continue to move closer towards our vision to be among the top 20 telecommunications companies in the world.

We are a dynamic global telecommunications player operating in 17 countries across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and Asia. We cover a population of more than half a billion people and serve more than 68 million customers.

In Kuwait, we employ approximately 1,000 talented people, all of whom are driving Ooredoo to be the number one choice for world-class communications services in Kuwait. In the face of intensifying competition, increasingly sophisticated technology and rising customer expectations, nothing is more important to our success than our team – and it's a team that you can be part of.

Ooredoo's future is bright, and you can be part of our ongoing success.

The Role:

To lead the development, pricing, and promotion strategies of innovative products, ensuring alignment with market demands and the company’s strategic objectives. The role focuses on managing the entire product lifecycle, from concept through launch and optimization, driving customer engagement, business growth, and competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and execution of innovative product solutions.
• Manage product roadmaps and align with the overall strategic business direction.
• Ensure collaboration with cross-functional teams to bring new products from concept to market.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive gaps.
• Assess and evaluate new product opportunities, emerging technologies, and customer value management (CVM) strategies.
• Develop pricing strategies that maximize product profitability while staying competitive.
• Lead product launch activities, including promotion strategies and go-to-market planning.
• Oversee product lifecycle management, including customer engagement and retention through CVM initiatives.
• Oversee the product development process, ensuring timelines, budgets, and goals are met.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure product success.
• Monitor product performance post-launch and implement strategies to optimize product features, pricing, and customer engagement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Product Development, Marketing, Business, or related fields.

Job Specific Technical Skills:

• 3-4+ years of experience in product development, pricing strategy, and lifecycle management, with a strong focus on innovation and customer value management.
• At least 3 years of marketing and product experience.
• 1+ year supervisory and coaching experience required but not mandatory.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management, pricing strategy, CVM, and product lifecycle management skills.
• Strong leadership and comfortable around higher management.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Analytical & Insight skills.
• Experience creating presentations/reports and presenting to top management.
• Innovative and creative thinker.
• Ability to operate in a diverse multicultural, multinational work environment, exhibiting appropriate sensitivities.
• Fluent verbal and written communication in English. Arabic is a must.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management tools, pricing models, data analysis, and emerging technologies.
• Strong analytical skills & project management skills.
• Sales skill preferable.
• Knowledge of the GSM, LTE & emerging mobile services and products and overall knowledge of Product Life Cycles.
• Presentation skills.
• Communication skills.
• MS Office.
• Demonstrated acumen in understanding the industry and its trends.
• Knowledge of telecommunications products and services.
• Good technical knowledge in systems used by telecom.

Note: you will be required to attach the following:

• Resume / CV

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VAC9503 - Senior Specialist, Innovative Product Development Field: Strategic & Innovative Business Projects Contract Type: Full Time - Permanent Location: Kuwait - Kuwait City Closing date: 21-Nov-2024 The Company: Ooredoo is an organisation on the move. Thanks to our dedicated employees, we continue to move closer towards our vision to be among the top 20 telecommunications companies in the world. We are a dynamic global telecommunications player operating in 17 countries across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and Asia. We cover a population of more than half a billion people and serve more than 68 million customers. In Kuwait, we employ approximately 1,000 talented people, all of whom are driving Ooredoo to be the number one choice for world-class communications services in Kuwait. In the face of intensifying competition, increasingly sophisticated technology and rising customer expectations, nothing is more important to our success than our team – and it's a team that you can be part of. Ooredoo's future is bright, and you can be part of our ongoing success. The Role: To lead the development, pricing, and promotion strategies of innovative products, ensuring alignment with market demands and the company’s strategic objectives. The role focuses on managing the entire product lifecycle, from concept through launch and optimization, driving customer engagement, business growth, and competitiveness. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, and execution of innovative product solutions. Manage product roadmaps and align with the overall strategic business direction. Ensure collaboration with cross-functional teams to bring new products from concept to market. Conduct market analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive gaps. Assess and evaluate new product opportunities, emerging technologies, and customer value management (CVM) strategies. Develop pricing strategies that maximize product profitability while staying competitive. Lead product launch activities, including promotion strategies and go-to-market planning. Oversee product lifecycle management, including customer engagement and retention through CVM initiatives. Oversee the product development process, ensuring timelines, budgets, and goals are met. Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure product success. Monitor product performance post-launch and implement strategies to optimize product features, pricing, and customer engagement. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Product Development, Marketing, Business, or related fields. Job Specific Technical Skills: 3-4+ years of experience in product development, pricing strategy, and lifecycle management, with a strong focus on innovation and customer value management. At least 3 years of marketing and product experience. 1+ year supervisory and coaching experience required but not mandatory. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong project management, pricing strategy, CVM, and product lifecycle management skills. Strong leadership and comfortable around higher management. Strong project management and organisational skills. Analytical & Insight skills. Experience creating presentations/reports and presenting to top management. Innovative and creative thinker. Ability to operate in a diverse multicultural, multinational work environment, exhibiting appropriate sensitivities. Fluent verbal and written communication in English. Arabic is a must. Familiarity with product lifecycle management tools, pricing models, data analysis, and emerging technologies. Strong analytical skills & project management skills. Sales skill preferable. Knowledge of the GSM, LTE & emerging mobile services and products and overall knowledge of Product Life Cycles. Presentation skills. Communication skills. MS Office. Demonstrated acumen in understanding the industry and its trends. Knowledge of telecommunications products and services. Good technical knowledge in systems used by telecom. Note:

you will be required to attach the following: Resume / CV

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Overview

We are looking for a Product Research and Development Coordinator with experience in exploring new product ideas and coordinating with designers and manufacturers. The candidate should have hands-on experience with different materials such as fabric, acrylic, leather, and metal, and be skilled at finding product inspirations and trends from online sources like Google, Pinterest, Temu, and other platforms.

Responsibilities

• Search and research new product ideas and trends on Google, Pinterest, Temu, and other platforms
• Coordinate with the design team to develop and finalize product concepts
• Work closely with the manufacturing team to ensure accurate production
• Understand various materials including fabrics, acrylics, leather, and metal
• Assist in selecting suitable materials and techniques for each product
• Keep up-to-date with market trends and product innovations
• Prepare product briefs and samples for production
• Support design visualization (2D and 3D design knowledge preferred)

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in product development or related field
• Familiar with different materials: fabric, acrylic, leather, and metal
• Knowledge of 2D or 3D design software (preferred, not mandatory)
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Creative mindset and good understanding of current design trends
• Must have hands-on experience in this field

Details

Location: Shuwaikh, Kuwait

Posted: 2 days ago

Job Type: Full-Time

Company: Karyan Group

Posted By: Karyan Group

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Product Research and Development Coordinator

We are looking for a Product Research and Development Coordinator with experience in exploring new product ideas and coordinating with designers and manufacturers. The candidate should have hands-on experience with different materials such as fabric, acrylic, leather, and metal, and be skilled at finding product inspirations and trends from online sources like Google, Pinterest, Temu, and other platforms.

Responsibilities

• Search and research new product ideas and trends on Google, Pinterest, Temu, and other platforms
• Coordinate with the design team to develop and finalize product concepts
• Work closely with the manufacturing team to ensure accurate production
• Understand various materials including fabrics, acrylics, leather, and metal
• Assist in selecting suitable materials and techniques for each product
• Keep up-to-date with market trends and product innovations
• Prepare product briefs and samples for production
• Support design visualization (2D and 3D design knowledge preferred)

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in product development or related field
• Familiar with different materials: fabric, acrylic, leather, and metal
• Knowledge of 2D or 3D design software (preferred, not mandatory)
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Creative mindset and good understanding of current design trends
• Hands-on experience in this field

Location

Shuwaikh, Kuwait

Job Details

• Posted: 2 days ago
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Company: Karyan Group
• Posted By: Karyan Group

Contact Information

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VAC9654 - Senior Specialist, Strategy & Business Analysis

Field:

Contract Type:

Full Time - Permanent

Location:

Closing Date:

31-Jul-2025

The Company

Ooredoo is an organisation on the move. Thanks to our dedicated employees, we continue to move closer towards our vision to be among the top 20 telecommunications companies in the world.

We are a dynamic global telecommunications player operating in 17 countries across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and Asia. We cover a population of more than half a billion people and serve more than 68 million customers.

In Kuwait, we employ approximately 1,000 talented people, all of whom are driving Ooredoo to be the number one choice for world-class communications services in Kuwait. In the face of intensifying competition, increasingly sophisticated technology and rising customer expectations, nothing is more important to our success than our team – and it's a team that you can be part of.

Ooredoo's future is bright, and you can be part of our ongoing success.

The Purpose

The position entails undertaking project management, analysis, coordination, and is responsible for defining and updating strategies that drive growth for the company along with associated initiatives.

This position will work closely with the Strategy & Business Development unit team and with other divisions in portfolio strategy, financial planning, future trends, new growth opportunities, and competitor analysis.

This position provides a complete range of information and insights support to business managers, including decision support indicators based on targets, actual, assessment etc. to facilitate decision making.

This position will also monitor activities to ensure that they are in line with the agreed Strategy, KPIs, and Business Plan targets and perform various business analysis activities to ensure that Ooredoo Kuwait meets its strategic objectives.

Key Accountabilties & Responsiblities

Support the development and monitoring of the company’s growth strategy and operational excellence based on analysis of industry trends, competitive threats, expansion opportunities and internal performance.

Support the definition of specific, measurable strategic goals for the company.

Support the design of business scaling & revenue growth strategy for Telecom.

Support Strategy & Business Development Director and team members to help set the overall strategic direction of the company, and to design key initiatives including growth strategy and operational excellence

Perform Trends analysis and new growth opportunity / competitor analysis including peers’ performance

Support with business integration & design strategy for revenue increase.

Provide information / trend analysis on emerging global markets.

Analyse commercial trends and performance and interpret them

Assist in the efficient designing / implementation of strategic initiatives.Assist in building, verifying and monitoring Ooredoo Kuwait Business Plan

Assist in building and updating the internal and external environment assessment as part of the strategic cycle

Support the Build-up of the strategic framework and market model and forecastsWork closely with the different teams across the organisation in the support of developing the business strategy and its sets of strategic initiatives.

Support the Business Planning and Strategy Development and cascading business strategy into the operational plans.

Provide reports and presentations for reviews.Deliver analytically rigorous and data-driven insights that assist the company executives in making strategic decisions and drive business prioritisation.

Deliver data-based insights to support actionable strategic direction, corporate prioritisation, and strategy communication (build link with Business intelligence team and finance to get the relevant feed of data and analysis)

Create and manage reporting systems.

Deliver periodic reports on key performance metrics for business parameters.

Set up measures and monitoring mechanisms to regulate and control the Costs initiatives

Conduct regular business and sensitivity analysis and report findings to Department head and leadership

Monitoring, tracking and reporting on the plan KPIs metrics on quarterly basis (and upon significant changes). Updating the plan periodically and report on results.

Analyse market share in value and volume

Analyse competitor activities and their performances

Prepare presentations with inputs and relevant insights to assist the management team in decision making

Proactively take responsibility for self-improvement by staying well-informed of developments, knowledge and innovations in relevant field of expertise.

Other duties as directed by supervisor or other superiors.

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration / Management , Economics, Statistics, IT , or any relevant business field

Requirements

3-4 years’ experience with a minimum 3 years’ experience in a related role is mandatory.

Track record in business analysis.

Good knowledge of telecom industry.

Possess financial acumen with the ability to link and correlated between business strategy/initiatives, operational plans and financial performance.

Strong analytical skills and financial modelling capabilities.

Good interpersonal & communication, presentation and facilitation skills.

Ability to communicate with various levels of management.

Ambitious and result driven. Ability to cope with deadlines

Ability to drill-down and perform root-cause analysis

Ability to operate in a diverse multicultural, multinational work environment, exhibiting appropriate sensitivities

Highly developed communication and reporting skills (verbal and written) in both Arabic (preferable) & English.

Good background about Mobile technology and industry

Excellent research capabilities and statistical analysis knowledge

Problem Solving & Analytical thinking skills

Concern for Standards/Efficiency

Being Collaborative and Cooperative

Tenacity, Resilience and Self-Management

Work under pressureExcellent computer skills and proven knowledge of data analysis using popular MS products specially Excel and Power Point

Deep insight in Forecasting: Accurate assessment of growth and profit potential

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VAC9654 - Senior Specialist, Strategy & Business Analysis

Field: Contract Type: Full Time - Permanent Location: Closing Date: 31-Jul-2025 The Company

Ooredoo is an organisation on the move. Thanks to our dedicated employees, we continue to move closer towards our vision to be among the top 20 telecommunications companies in the world. We are a dynamic global telecommunications player operating in 17 countries across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and Asia. We cover a population of more than half a billion people and serve more than 68 million customers. In Kuwait, we employ approximately 1,000 talented people, all of whom are driving Ooredoo to be the number one choice for world-class communications services in Kuwait. In the face of intensifying competition, increasingly sophisticated technology and rising customer expectations, nothing is more important to our success than our team – and it's a team that you can be part of. Ooredoo's future is bright, and you can be part of our ongoing success. The Purpose

The position entails undertaking project management, analysis, coordination, and is responsible for defining and updating strategies that drive growth for the company along with associated initiatives. This position will work closely with the Strategy & Business Development unit team and with other divisions in portfolio strategy, financial planning, future trends, new growth opportunities, and competitor analysis. This position provides a complete range of information and insights support to business managers, including decision support indicators based on targets, actual, assessment etc. to facilitate decision making. This position will also monitor activities to ensure that they are in line with the agreed Strategy, KPIs, and Business Plan targets and perform various business analysis activities to ensure that Ooredoo Kuwait meets its strategic objectives. Key Accountabilties & Responsiblities

Support the development and monitoring of the company’s growth strategy and operational excellence based on analysis of industry trends, competitive threats, expansion opportunities and internal performance. Support the definition of specific, measurable strategic goals for the company. Support the design of business scaling & revenue growth strategy for Telecom. Support Strategy & Business Development Director and team members to help set the overall strategic direction of the company, and to design key initiatives including growth strategy and operational excellence Perform Trends analysis and new growth opportunity / competitor analysis including peers’ performance Support with business integration & design strategy for revenue increase. Provide information / trend analysis on emerging global markets. Analyse commercial trends and performance and interpret them Assist in the efficient designing / implementation of strategic initiatives.Assist in building, verifying and monitoring Ooredoo Kuwait Business Plan Assist in building and updating the internal and external environment assessment as part of the strategic cycle Support the Build-up of the strategic framework and market model and forecastsWork closely with the different teams across the organisation in the support of developing the business strategy and its sets of strategic initiatives. Support the Business Planning and Strategy Development and cascading business strategy into the operational plans. Provide reports and presentations for reviews.Deliver analytically rigorous and data-driven insights that assist the company executives in making strategic decisions and drive business prioritisation. Deliver data-based insights to support actionable strategic direction, corporate prioritisation, and strategy communication (build link with Business intelligence team and finance to get the relevant feed of data and analysis) Create and manage reporting systems. Deliver periodic reports on key performance metrics for business parameters. Set up measures and monitoring mechanisms to regulate and control the Costs initiatives Conduct regular business and sensitivity analysis and report findings to Department head and leadership Monitoring, tracking and reporting on the plan KPIs metrics on quarterly basis (and upon significant changes). Updating the plan periodically and report on results. Analyse market share in value and volume Analyse competitor activities and their performances Prepare presentations with inputs and relevant insights to assist the management team in decision making Proactively take responsibility for self-improvement by staying well-informed of developments, knowledge and innovations in relevant field of expertise. Other duties as directed by supervisor or other superiors. Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration / Management , Economics, Statistics, IT , or any relevant business field Requirements

3-4 years’ experience with a minimum 3 years’ experience in a related role is mandatory. Track record in business analysis. Good knowledge of telecom industry. Possess financial acumen with the ability to link and correlated between business strategy/initiatives, operational plans and financial performance. Strong analytical skills and financial modelling capabilities. Good interpersonal & communication, presentation and facilitation skills. Ability to communicate with various levels of management. Ambitious and result driven. Ability to cope with deadlines Ability to drill-down and perform root-cause analysis Ability to operate in a diverse multicultural, multinational work environment, exhibiting appropriate sensitivities Highly developed communication and reporting skills (verbal and written) in both Arabic (preferable) & English. Good background about Mobile technology and industry Excellent research capabilities and statistical analysis knowledge Problem Solving & Analytical thinking skills Concern for Standards/Efficiency Being Collaborative and Cooperative Tenacity, Resilience and Self-Management Work under pressureExcellent computer skills and proven knowledge of data analysis using popular MS products specially Excel and Power Point Deep insight in Forecasting: Accurate assessment of growth and profit potential Note: you will be required to attach the following: #J-18808-Ljbffr