Digital and Technology Director

A three-horizon digital roadmap, covering smart physical operations, a digital marketplace platform and a regional AI-powered platform, sits with the Director – Digital & Technology that AD Ports Group is recruiting in Abu Dhabi. The holder also steers platform partnership decisions and the relationships with technology vendors.

What the digital and technology director job in Abu Dhabi involves

The role belongs to the Economic Cities & Free Zone Cluster and works in a matrix setup, where the technology team reports to the ADFH CEO and KEZAD Group, so much of the influence comes without direct authority. According to the advert, Phase I systems were to go live in July 2026 ahead of a physical facility launch in October 2026, after which the director owns the platform’s ongoing evolution. The listing gives 12/03/2026 as the last date for applications.

Responsibilities

• Sets and delivers the marketplace product strategy, covering B2B trade enablement, tenant services and value-added services
• Builds AI capabilities for demand forecasting, predictive analytics and supply chain optimization on a solid data architecture
• Oversees Phase I systems (CRM, ERP, access management) and keeps technology in step with physical facility readiness
• Handles integration with the Abu Dhabi Trade & Logistics Platform (ATLP), other government systems and existing KEZAD Group infrastructure
• Defines feature roadmaps, prioritization frameworks and MVP scope for iterative releases, then tracks performance, adoption and business results
• Runs technology gap assessments, procurement planning, RFPs and vendor selection, and manages consultants and implementers
• Works with the KEZAD CTO and with Commercial, Operations and Administration teams across several Annual Operating Plans (AOPs)
• Builds and leads a small digital product team as the platform grows

Requirements

• 5+ years at senior leadership level (VP, Director or equivalent) with experience presenting to boards
• A proven record of launching digital platforms or marketplaces
• Deep experience in digital marketplace or e-commerce platform development
• A background in food and beverage, FMCG, supply chain or logistics
• Familiarity with AI/ML in supply chain, demand forecasting or predictive analytics, and experience with trade platforms, logistics technology or distribution systems
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication, with a record of driving results in complex matrix organizations without direct authority
• Project management strength under tight timelines and competing priorities, with experience coordinating Commercial, Operations and Technology teams
• A balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution

Preferred qualifications

• MBA or another advanced degree
• B2B experience in platform launches and marketplace development

How to apply

The vacancy is listed as job 12160 on the AD Ports Group careers portal, where candidates can apply using the button below.