
Director Assets and Facilities (CDU 11) 20003762
- Riyadh
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and implement the Transport Business Units Asset & Facilities Management Strategy aligned with corporate objectives, safety standards, and sustainability goals.
- Lead the creation and continuous improvement of the Asset Management Plan (AMP) in line with ISO 55000 standards.
- Oversee long-term capital planning and asset lifecycle forecasting to optimize performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
- Contribute to the efficient maintenance of all Assets and facilities rolling stock, stations, depots, control centers, offices, and associated infrastructure.
- Oversee preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and service disruption.
- Implement robust facilities management services including cleaning, security, waste management, and utilities.
- Establish asset performance KPIs and monitoring frameworks to ensure optimal availability, reliability, and condition.
- Ensure all facilities and assets comply with regulatory, environmental, and safety standards.
- Implement risk-based inspection, maintenance, and renewal processes to mitigate operational risks.
- Monitor and enforce service level agreements (SLAs) with clear incentives and penalties.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through innovation, energy efficiency, and asset optimization.
- Drive adoption of smart asset management systems, IoT monitoring, and digital twins for enhanced decision-making.
- Champion sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency, green building standards, and reduced carbon footprint.
- Lead a multidisciplinary team of asset engineers, facilities managers, and support staff.
- Collaborate with Operations, Safety, Projects, and Finance to align asset strategies with service delivery goals.
- Provide reports and recommendations to the executive leadership and board.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Facilities Management, Asset Management, or related field.
- Minimum 15 years' experience in asset and facilities management within transport, infrastructure, or similar industries, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven experience in implementing asset management systems (e.g., Maximo, Infor, SAP EAM) and ISO 55000 practices.
- Strong understanding of safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management principles.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multimillion-dollar budgets and complex contracts.
- Master's degree in engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
- Professional certifications such as CAMA, MRICS, PMP, or equivalent.
- Experience in rail, metro, or large public transport systems.
- Strategic thinking and long-term planning.
- Strong leadership and people management.
- Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
- Data-driven decision-making and analytical skills.
- Commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement.