Systems Assurance Manager

Overview

What You'Ll Be Doing

• Lead the development and implementation of the Systems Assurance framework, strategy, and compliance processes across all project stages for the rail and transportation projects.
• Manage Systems Assurance, RAMS, safety assurance, verification & validation (V&V), and certification activities for all rail systems and operational interfaces.
• Ensure full integration and assurance coordination between railway systems including signalling, power supply, OCC, communications, rolling stock, platform systems, and airport-related systems where applicable.
• Coordinate assurance activities related to airport integration, passenger systems, operational interfaces, and baggage handling interfaces for express railway operations.
• Develop and manage assurance deliverables including hazard logs, assurance reports, compliance matrices, safety cases, verification plans, validation reports, and interface registers.
• Support Systems Engineering activities including requirements management, traceability, verification, validation, and interface management across multidisciplinary systems.
• Coordinate interface management activities and ensure alignment with Interface Management processes and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Support preparation and review of Design and Construct tender documentation related to systems assurance, RAMS, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness requirements.
• Lead coordination with designers, contractors, operators, airport stakeholders, independent assessors, and regulatory authorities to support approvals and certification processes.
• Support development and implementation of testing and commissioning strategies including FAT, SAT, SIT, integrated testing, trial operations, and operational readiness activities.
• Identify and manage technical, safety, operational, and integration risks associated with railway and airport interfaces and implement mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety requirements, international railway standards, and applicable authority regulations.
• Provide technical leadership and support to the Project Manager and multidisciplinary teams throughout the delivery of large-scale rail and airport-integrated infrastructure projects.

What Required Skills You'Ll Bring

• Relevant Engineering Degree from a recognized University.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the AECO industry or relevant field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in rail projects and/or rail operations in Dubai, the GCC, and/or internationally.
• Professional certification or membership with a recognized engineering, railway, safety, or systems assurance institution is preferred.
• Additional qualifications or certifications in Systems Assurance, RAMS, Functional Safety, or Railway Safety are an advantage.
• Extensive knowledge and demonstrable experience in systems assurance, RAMS, verification & validation, and safety assurance for large-scale rail and infrastructure projects, including express railway systems.
• Relevant expertise in rail systems, airport integration, operational interfaces, passenger systems, and baggage handling integration for express railway services.
• Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles including requirements management, traceability, interface management, verification, and validation processes.
• Proven experience managing technical and management scope of complex multidisciplinary rail systems packages within mega rail or infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating assurance and certification activities with operators, authorities, independent assessors, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Familiarity with international railway standards, safety frameworks, and best practices related to rail systems assurance and operational readiness.
• Demonstrable communication and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and engage effectively with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to identify risks and implement practical mitigation measures.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex, fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments and support delivery across all project stages.
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