SYSTRA

Project Manager- Transport & Mobility, BRT (Mekkah)

Location SA-
ID 2026-8353
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Family
Project management

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.

Context

We are seeking an accomplished Project Manager with strong Transport & Mobility expertise to lead end-to-end delivery for a high-profile program. We seek a senior Project Manager to lead advisory and program oversight for urban bus networks and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) initiatives. The role spans strategic planning, feasibility and business case development, network optimization, procurement advisory, and implementation governance. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, align stakeholders, and ensure projects meet performance, cost, and sustainability targets. 

Missions/Main Duties

  • Provide end-to-end advisory leadership across the project lifecycle, from policy and strategy through feasibility, design review, procurement support, and implementation monitoring for bus and BRT programs.
  • Lead development of corridor and network strategies, demand forecasting inputs, service plans, and operational models, including fleet planning (diesel, CNG, hybrid, battery-electric), depot strategy, and charging/fueling concepts.
  • Oversee preparation of business cases, funding applications, and economic evaluations (CBA), ensuring alignment with client objectives and regulatory frameworks.
  • Direct interface with public authorities, operators, consultants, and community stakeholders; facilitate governance, approvals, and public communications.
  • Manage program controls: schedule, cost, risk, and quality; establish PMO structures, KPIs, stage-gates, and reporting dashboards.
  • Guide procurement and contracting strategies (e.g., gross-cost/net-cost contracts, concessions, PPPs), tender documentation, evaluation, and negotiations.
  • Review and assure designs for BRT infrastructure (corridors, stations, depots), ITS, fare collection, and priority measures, coordinating across traffic engineering, urban design, utilities, and safety.
  • Drive operational readiness planning (ORAT), service change management, and transition to operations, including safety management systems and incident response.
  • Champion user experience, accessibility, equity, and reliability through data-driven service performance management.
  • Integrate sustainability and resilience outcomes (emissions reduction, energy efficiency, climate adaptation) and align with ESG and client policy targets.
  • Mentor teams, build client relationships, and identify business development opportunities, proposals, and thought leadership.

 

Profile/Skills

  • 14+ years in transport planning and/or project management with a substantial focus on bus networks and BRT corridors.
  • Proven leadership delivering large, complex urban mobility programs in advisory or client-side roles, including PMO setup and governance.
  • Demonstrated experience in network planning, bus priority measures, station/stop design interfaces, and ITS/fare systems for bus/BRT.
  • Strong track record in business cases, demand and service planning, financial modeling, and funding/financing mechanisms.
  • Hands-on procurement advisory and contract management experience with public transport operators or authorities.
  • Familiarity with decarbonization pathways for bus fleets, including zero-emission bus transitions and depot/charging strategies.
  • Stakeholder management at senior levels, including elected officials, transport agencies, operators, and community groups.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex technical inputs into clear recommendations and executive reports.
  • Transport analytics: service planning tools, microsimulation/mesoscopic modeling interface, and performance dashboards.
  • Knowledge of traffic signal priority, dedicated lanes, station design principles, and operations planning for BRT.
  • Understanding of ITS/SCADA, AVL/RTPI, AFC, and data governance.
  • Familiarity with safety standards, accessibility guidelines, and design codes relevant to urban bus/BRT systems.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, Power BI/Tableau; desirable exposure to GIS and modeling platforms.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Transport Planning, Urban Planning, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Professional accreditation (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, PE/CEng, PTP/CMILT) strongly preferred.
  • Evidence of leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering outcomes within complex governance environments.

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

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