About the Role
This role is situated within the dynamic and growing transportation sector in the UAE, which is heavily investing in world-class infrastructure. Rail is central to connecting communities, supporting economic growth, and promoting sustainable mobility throughout the country. The establishment of major passenger rail initiatives, freight systems, metro, and integrated transport programs provides extensive opportunities for professionals skilled in various fields including project management, programme management, planning, commercial management, engineering, design management, project controls, and delivery leadership. Your expertise will contribute to delivering complex infrastructure projects essential for this sector's future.
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Responsibilities
You'll be responsible for:
- Leading the establishment and operation of integrated governance, reporting, controls and assurance frameworks to enable effective oversight and informed decision-making across complex programmes and portfolios.
- Developing and implementing governance strategies, management plans and performance control mechanisms that align with client objectives, regulatory requirements and business priorities.
- Providing independent insight and challenge on programme performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to drive improved outcomes and organisational resilience.
- Coordinating governance activities across clients, consultants, contractors and delivery partners to ensure consistent application of standards, processes and accountabilities.
- Overseeing the integration of cost, schedule, risk, change, information and assurance functions to create a single source of truth for programme performance and reporting.
- Enabling executive decision-making through high-quality reporting, performance analytics, assurance reviews and timely escalation of critical issues.
- Promoting a culture of accountability, transparency and continuous improvement while ensuring robust controls, audit readiness and effective knowledge sharing across the programme.
- Building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and leadership teams, guiding strategic direction, supporting business growth and driving sustainable value for clients and communities.
- Collaborating towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, proactively identifying and managing associated carbon emissions and reductions during project delivery.
Requirements
You'll need to have:
- A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in the applicable discipline.
- Demonstrated experience on rail, metro, high-speed rail or comparable major infrastructure programmes.
- Strong client-facing, analytical, written communication, and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant delivery processes, standards, systems, and governance for the role.
- Professional membership, chartership or specialist certification is preferred where applicable.
- Experience in the UAE or wider GCC region is advantageous but not essential if technical and delivery competence is demonstrated.
Benefits
- The company champions a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, prioritizing the well-being of every team member.
- Commitment to client focus that fosters long-term relationships and accountability for deliverables and strategic outcomes.
- Upholding integrity by aligning with compliance obligations and influencing positive outcomes within the industry.
- Creating opportunities for all personnel to excel through a continuous improvement culture.
- Offers flexibility with a willingness to discuss part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options where applicable.
The company is an inclusive employer welcoming interest from diverse candidates. If you believe you may be the right fit for this role or another opportunity within the organization, please apply.
