Senior ITS Operations Manager
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About the Role
AtkinsRéalis seeks a Senior ITS Operations Manager to oversee all Intelligent Transport Systems across a public transport network in Riyadh. The role requires 12+ years of experience in ITS and transport systems, managing large-scale integrations, contractors, and stakeholder reporting.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee the performance, reliability, and integration of all ITS systems including AVM, RTPI, APC, PA, CCTV, and Journey Planning systems
- Ensure effective interface management between Bus Contractors, ITS Contractors, and external systems and stakeholders such as Metro
- Monitor system performance and resolve inconsistencies, faults, and integration issues
- Ensure contractors meet contractual KPIs and performance targets
- Oversee maintenance, backup, cybersecurity, and data protection practices for all ITS systems
- Lead vendor and contractor management related to ITS systems
- Ensure proper implementation of software management best practices and data security requirements
- Review and approve all technical deliverables submitted by ITS contractors
- Identify and close any responsibility gaps related to ITS scope
- Ensure timely implementation of interfaces to support smooth bus operations
- Lead stakeholder reporting related to ITS performance and compliance
- Support operational readiness and continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Engineering, IT, or related field
- Minimum 12 years of experience in ITS and transport systems or related fields
- Proven experience in managing large scale ITS systems integrations and management of their operations and maintenance
- Experience in contractor and stakeholder management
- Strong understanding of system interfaces, software management, and cybersecurity
- Experience in KPI monitoring and performance management
- Proven ability to lead diverse, multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to manage complex, multi contractor environments
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
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Job Description Overview
- The ITS Director with a minimum of 12 years senior technical and management experience and a university degree, shall be responsible for the overall management, performance, and integration of all Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) across the Public Transport Network.
- This includes AVM, RTPI, APC, PA, CCTV, JP, and associated systems and interfaces, including integration with external stakeholders such as the Metro Network.
- He shall ensure that the interfaces between the ITS Contractors and the other project transport operators are efficient and implemented in sufficient time to allow for the smooth operation of the Bus.
- He shall be responsible for all ITS related technical deliverables on behalf of the Employer and shall ensure that no scope or responsibility gaps exist across Contractors or systems.
- He shall be responsible for system performance, stakeholder reporting, vendor management and compliance with RCRC/contract obligations.
- The role ensures that all ITS systems operate efficiently, meet contractual KPIs, and support seamless public transport operations across 1,000+ vehicles and sites.
Your role
- Oversee the performance, reliability, and integration of all ITS systems including AVM, RTPI, APC, PA, CCTV, and Journey Planning systems.
- Ensure effective interface management between Bus Contractors, ITS Contractors, and external systems and stakeholders such as Metro.
- Monitor system performance and resolve inconsistencies, faults, and integration issues.
- Ensure contractors meet contractual KPIs and performance targets.
- Oversee maintenance, backup, cybersecurity, and data protection practices for all ITS systems.
- Lead vendor and contractor management related to ITS systems.
- Ensure proper implementation of software management best practices and data security requirements.
- Review and approve all technical deliverables submitted by ITS contractors.
- Identify and close any responsibility gaps related to ITS scope.
- Ensure timely implementation of interfaces to support smooth bus operations.
- Lead stakeholder reporting related to ITS performance and compliance.
- Support operational readiness and continuous improvement initiatives.
About you
- Bachelor degree in Engineering, IT, or related field.
- Minimum 12 years of experience in ITS and transport systems or related fields.
- Proven experience in managing large scale ITS systems integrations and management of their operations and maintenance.
- Experience in contractor and stakeholder management.
- Strong understanding of system interfaces, software management, and cybersecurity.
- Experience in KPI monitoring and performance management.
- Proven ability to lead diverse, multidisciplinary teams and foster a culture of technical excellence.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to manage complex, multi contractor environments.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Full time on project site in Riyadh.
Rewards & benefits
- Tax free salary.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave balance.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Transportation & housing allowances.
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
About AtkinsRéalis
- We're AtkinsRéalis, a world class engineering services and nuclear organization.
- We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.
- Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.
- We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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