Role Summary:
The Innovation Lead drives ideation, problem discovery, rapid experimentation, and prioritization. They act as the "engine" of the Innovation Hub, ensuring that ideas are well-framed, solutions are feasible, and experiments move forward efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the exploration, experimentation, and implementation of advanced technologies and AI to translate innovative ideas into practical technical solutions.
- Lead ideation sessions, problem-definition workshops, and design sprints.
- Identify high-impact opportunities by assessing technical feasibility and business value.
- Shape experiment hypotheses, MVP scopes, and rapid delivery plans.
- Mentor contributors and engineers throughout discovery and experimentation cycles.
- Work closely with the architecture committee and business stakeholders to validate solution concepts.
- Evaluate and score ideas based on clear strategic criteria.
- Ensure innovation work is aligned with standards, best practices, and organizational goals.
- Track experiment outcomes and refine the process based on learnings.
Requirements
Required Skills & Experience:
- 10+ years in product, engineering, R&D, R&I, or innovation-focused roles.
- Solid experience in digital and AI transformation.
- Strong technical understanding + business problem-solving ability.
- Skilled in structured ideation, design thinking, and rapid experimentation.
- Strong leadership, communication, and facilitation skills.
- Able to drive clarity in ambiguous, exploratory environments.
- Ability to work and support hands-on.
Benefits
- Embark on an exciting journey with the Fin-Tech Experts.
- Join a workplace that actively encourages and supports all talents.
- A support system where you have a safe place to voice your opinion, share feedback, and be your true authentic self.
- Join us in our mission to accelerate financial inclusion and make financial freedom accessible to all.
Skills Required
- 10+ years in product, engineering, R&D, R&I, or innovation-focused roles.
- Solid experience in digital and AI transformation.
- Strong technical understanding and business problem-solving ability.
- Skilled in structured ideation, design thinking, and rapid experimentation.
- Strong leadership, communication, and facilitation skills.
- Able to drive clarity in ambiguous, exploratory environments.
- Ability to work and support hands-on.
What We Do
Al Ahly Momkn, a subsidiary of the National Bank of Egypt (NBE), is a fast-evolving fintech company delivering secure, scalable financial platforms and frictionless payment solutions. It is committed to promoting convenient financial services for business owners, service providers, and consumers across Egypt, enabling them to manage their financial operations independently and simplify financial management to ensure clarity, confidence, and effortless control over their money.
