Smart City Technical Lead

Smart City Technical Lead
نوع العمل : عمل كلى
الخبرة : 0-3 سنة
الراتب : Not mentioned
المكان : emirates

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:


Pre-Contract:

  • Provide technical input to Smart City requirements during project planning and procurement stages.
  • Support preparation of RFP / ITT Smart City scope, specifications, and evaluation criteria.
  • Review and respond to Smart City–related RFIs from bidders.
  • Assist in technical evaluation of bidders’ Smart City strategies, platforms, and technology proposals.
  • Review proposed Smart City architectures, platforms, and implementation approaches against the Client’s Smart City Strategy.
  • Support development of Smart City technical standards, guidelines, and templates.

Post-Contract:

  • Govern and monitor implementation of the approved Smart City Strategy across all project phases.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, as a SMART City SME, building and maintaining strong relationships through regular communication, project updates, and responsive service delivery.
  • Review and validate Smart City Execution Plans submitted by consultants and contractors.
  • Ensure alignment of all Smart City initiatives with the six strategic pillars:
  • Sustainability
  • Economy
  • Mobility
  • Living
  • Governance
  • People
  • Monitor delivery of priority Smart City services in line with the approved phasing and prioritization strategy.
  • Review Smart City technology designs including:
  • IoT and sensor networks
  • Digital Twin (construction and operational)
  • Smart mobility and traffic systems
  • Smart utilities and energy solutions
  • Smart buildings and districts
  • Ensure Smart City platforms comply with:
  • Open architecture and interoperability requirements.
  • Data governance and integration principles.
  • GIS, BIM, DSS, and enterprise system interfaces.
  • Coordinate with BIM, GIS, ICT, ELV, Utilities, and Infrastructure teams to ensure cross-discipline integration.
  • Review Smart City cybersecurity, data privacy, and compliance measures in line with the approved framework.
  • Support Project team in reviewing Smart City milestone submissions and pilot deployments.
  • Maintain Smart City–related risks and issues within the Project Risk Register.
  • Monitor Smart City KPIs, performance indicators, and benefits realization.
  • Support testing, commissioning, and handover of Smart City systems and platforms.
  • Report to the Client on Smart City progress, risks, compliance, and readiness.
  • Capture lessons learned and contributed to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within Hill.
  • Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, BIM management Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
  • Develop procedures to facilitate sharing of content and knowledge throughout Hill international.
  • Coordinate with regional office for technical support required to ensure the correctness and completeness of the information production.


Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:


  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, ICT, Smart Systems, Urban Technology, or related discipline.
  • Master’s degree in Smart Cities, Digital Transformation, or Systems Engineering is preferred but not essential.
  • Professionally qualified (e.g., Bre, RCIS, PMP) preferred but not essential
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Smart City, digital infrastructure, or large-scale urban technology projects.
  • Experience working in a PMC, Client, or governance role is strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of:
  • Smart City platforms and architectures
  • IoT, Digital Twin, AI, and data-driven urban systems
  • Smart mobility, utilities, energy, and building systems.
  • Experience with Smart City governance, operating models, and roadmap execution.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, data privacy, and regulatory compliance for smart cities.
  • Familiarity with GIS–BIM–Digital Twin integration is an advantage.
  • Excellent English communication skills.
  • Strong technical writing, reporting, and stakeholder coordination skills.
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