SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consulting groups specializing in public transport and mobility solutions. For over 65 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions develop by creating, improving and modernizing their transport infrastructure and systems.

In India, SYSTRA is an international consulting and engineering company operating in the fields of Metros, High Speed Rail, Railways, Roads, Buildings, Urban planning, and Water & Environment for public and private organizations.

Our engineers work with passion to deliver the most reliable, cost-effective and made-to measures solutions allowing end users to move seamlessly.

SYSTRA’s unique expertise is backed with a reputation built through technical excellence delivered on projects. Thanks to our know-how of our employees spread across India, we are present at all stages from upstream studies to operation and maintenance. We provide a comprehensive solution to manage all kinds of missions: Detailed Design Consultant, Project Management, Independent checking services.

SYSTRA India’s comprehensive know-how and expertise in Railways provides a wide spectrum of solutions for any challenge (Building a new rail link, doubling the capacity, gauge conversion, upgrading a network, improving the performance of existing lines, etc.).

Our extensive experience encompasses, Bridges, station buildings, Depots, Earthwork & Track Works, Power Supply and Transmission, Signaling & Telecommunications, Rolling Stock, Utilities diversion and yard re-modelling etc.

Our services cover the entire life cycle of the project implementation.

Currently, we are bidding for Metro projects across India. The position of Deputy Project Director is the key position in these BIDs.

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in alignment with client and organizational objectives.

• Lead cross-functional teams including civil, electrical, signaling, and telecom engineers
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and government authorities.
• Ensure compliance with railway safety regulations and quality standards (like RDSO, IR, etc.).

• Oversee safety audits, documentation, and inspections on-site.

• Implement and monitor environmental and safety protocols.

• Conduct regular meetings and reviews with stakeholders.
• Monitor project expenses to ensure adherence to the approved budget.

• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.

• Address project delays, resource shortages, and technical challenges proactively.

• Maintain accurate project documentation and records.

• Prepare reports, presentations, and progress updates for internal and external use.

• Coordinate with engineers for the design, construction, and installation of railway infrastructure.

• Review technical drawings, layouts, and specifications. Support in resolving on-site technical issues.

• Graduate Engineer or equivalent relevant degree having 26+ years of general/professional experience and generally 7+ years of similar experience  as Project Director/Team Leader in Metro Projects.
• Responsibility for the successful planning, execution, monitoring, risk management, quality control, time & cost management and closure of a project.

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera, or similar project management tools

• Knowledge of Indian Railways norms and processes

• Conflict resolution and negotiation

• Problem-solving under pressure

We commit to put people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency. As we are growing, this is time to be a part of this challenging adventure. It’s not a job - it’s a career!