
Manager - Transport Operations, City Interface (CDU 11) 20003801
- Riyadh
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Operational Planning & Coordination:
- Lead daily and weekly transport operations planning in collaboration with city traffic control, municipal transport departments, and other mobility service providers.
- Monitor and adjust timetables, service frequencies, and route management to maintain efficiency and reliability.
- City Interface Management:
- Act as primary liaison between the metro authority and city agencies for operational decision-making and incident management.
- Facilitate joint planning sessions to manage city events, road closures, and emergency response coordination.
- Performance & Service Delivery:
- Track and report KPIs related to on-time performance, passenger flow, and network availability.
- Implement strategies to reduce congestion, improve intermodal transfers, and enhance overall service resilience.
- Incident & Emergency Response:
- Coordinate with city authorities during disruptions, special events, or emergencies to ensure safety and minimize impact on public transport.
- Support crisis communication and continuity of operations planning.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with municipal departments, transport operators, and regulatory bodies.
- Represent the organization in city transport forums and policy discussions.
- Bachelor's degree in Transport Management, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field (Master's preferred).
- 7+ years of experience in public transport operations, preferably within metro or large-scale urban mobility systems.
- Proven experience working with city agencies and managing multi-stakeholder transport projects.
- Strong knowledge of urban traffic management, scheduling, and operational planning.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Operational excellence and analytical thinking
- Stakeholder and relationship management
- Crisis management and resilience planning
- Strategic coordination and leadership
- Data-driven decision-making