SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

We are looking for Deputy Project Director (Infra). Who is experienced managing multidisciplinary engineering teams (Project Management & Design Management side) with experience working on high-speed projects (preferred), if not, Rail, Bridges, intercity rail (full scope & not only stations for example).

Profile qualifications:

• At least 25+ years of professional experience in mega projects.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in Railway industry preferably (High speed project experience)
• Proven track record of successful project delivery
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Arabic speaker is a must
• Excellent command of English
• Familiarity with enterprise project management software, such as Microsoft Project

Profile Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and directing technical and administrative project team.
• Executing and monitoring project activities.
• Managing changes to scope, cost, and schedule of project work.
• Ensuring that project plans are communicated clearly and effectively to the entire team.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related matters.
• Oversee and monitor project progress, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring the project is completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Identify risks and issues early on, and work with the project team to develop mitigation plans.
• Escalate project risks and issues to the Project Manager as needed.
• Ensure that all project documentation is up to date and accurate.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with all project stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication between the project team and stakeholders.
• Attend all project meetings and take detailed minutes.
• Assist the Project Manager in developing and updating the project plan.
• Track and report on project milestones and deliverables
• Help to identify opportunities for process improvement.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.