Digital Transformation Specialist - Emiratisation

SummaryOwn the end-to-end delivery of geospatial and digital-twin capabilities, from problem framing through build, deployment, and operation. The role is anchored in GIS, digital twins, and spatial intelligence, with active growth into the wider integration and platform engineering stack.The role is responsible for building spatial data models, geospatial services, and digital-twin solutions that transform maps, BIM models, and asset data into actionable intelligence for infrastructure delivery, while integrating these capabilities into the section's platforms.The successful candidate will be comfortable owning the spatial domain end to end while demonstrating a clear interest in and growing depth across integration and platform engineering.QualificationsBachelor's degree required; Master's preferred in GIS, Geomatics, Geospatial/Civil Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, with 5–7 years of relevant production experience.Strong hands-on expertise in ArcGIS and/or QGIS, spatial databases (PostGIS/Oracle Spatial), geospatial services/APIs, and spatial analytics.Proven experience with digital twins, BIM–GIS integration, and 3D spatial modelling, preferably using Autodesk, Bentley, Cesium or similar platforms.Strong Python (ArcPy/geospatial libraries) and SQL skills, with experience building/consuming APIs; working knowledge of Git, CI/CD, Docker, and a major cloud platform (Azure/AWS/GCP/OCI).Experience developing spatial dashboards/web maps, with exposure to remote sensing, IoT/sensor data, spatial statistics, and GIS-in-the-cloud deployments.Arabic and English proficiency required. Strong stakeholder communication, problem-solving, and ability to translate ambiguous spatial requirements into practical solutions.Infrastructure/construction experience, BIM tools (Revit/Navisworks), asset management, reality capture (drones/LiDAR/photogrammetry), relevant certifications, and a demonstrable spatial/digital-twin portfolio are preferred.Roles & ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain the GIS environment, including spatial data models, layers, base maps, and geospatial services supporting project and asset data.Develop and operate digital-twin solutions that link BIM and spatial models with live project and asset data.Deliver spatial analytics and visualizations, including site and corridor analysis, asset condition assessment, project progress monitoring, and scenario planning for decision-makers.Integrate spatial data with the section's platforms and APIs, working in accordance with the Expert's interoperability standards.Maintain and curate spatial data quality, coordinate systems, and metadata in line with Data & AI governance requirements.Partner with business units to scope use cases, define success metrics, and demonstrate measurable business value.Mentor analysts through code reviews, design feedback, and pairing on complex technical problems.Contribute to data architecture decisions, security reviews, and vendor evaluations.Ensure all solutions comply with UAE data protection regulations and applicable information security policies.