Depot Manager- Bus Depots

Roads and Transport Authority; Dubai; In loco; AED 180.000 - 240.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) seeks a senior leader to manage depot operations, ensuring bus readiness, driver deployment, and infrastructure readiness. The role focuses on safety, performance, and service continuity while driving strategic improvements with new technologies.

The position involves cross-depot collaboration, budget planning, and leading lean/Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste and enhance efficiency.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Transport/Operations Management, or Transport Systems.
• 6+ years of experience with a Master’s degree; 8+ years with a Bachelor’s.
• UAE National nationality is required.

Mansioni

• Lead end-to-end depot operations for bus readiness, driver deployment, infrastructure, and service continuity.
• Oversee safety, performance, and resource optimization.
• Drive strategic improvements and adopt advanced technologies for reliable public transport.

Formazione

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Transport or Operations Management

Master’s in Transport Systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Purpose:

• Lead the end-to-end management and oversight of depot operations to ensure bus readiness, driver deployment, infrastructure preparedness, and service continuity.
• Oversee safety compliance, operational performance, and resource optimization.
• Drive strategic improvements, implement advanced technologies, and ensure high-quality, efficient, and reliable public transport operations.

Roles & Accountabilities:

Strategy

• Prepare progress reports on open projects and strategic plans for the depot.
• Contribute to network planning, fleet expansion, and route rationalization initiatives.
• Manage and support strategic departmental projects, including depot infrastructure upgrades

and fuel/energy transition initiatives.

• Lead cross-depot and cross-department teams to deliver key strategic initiatives.
• Oversee readiness of depot infrastructure for electric buses, alternative fuels, and new

technologies.

• Drive use of AI and advanced control systems to enhance operational performance and

decision-making.

• Apply lean and Six Sigma methodologies to streamline processes and reduce operational

waste.

Operations

• Oversee daily depot operations to ensure availability and readiness of buses, drivers, and staff

through coordination with maintenance, scheduling, and support units.

• Ensure bus readiness for all scheduled services by monitoring maintenance status,

cleanliness, fueling/charging, and adherence to operational schedules.

• Manage driver deployment, including schedule adherence, training/route attachments,

performance oversight, and approval of driver–route/bus allocations.

• Handle operational incidents such as breakdowns, accidents, fires, and driver illness by

activating contingency plans and coordinating alternative arrangements per approved protocols.

• Assist in depot budget planning and ensure effective control of operational expenses.
• Supervise service dispatch and returns, ensuring smooth departures, timely returns, and

deployment of emergency replacement buses when required.

• Manage rentals and special operations, including short-/long-term rental requests, pricing

coordination, approvals, and deployment for events and festivals.

• Oversee asset and depot safety, ensuring compliance with safety/security standards,

availability of safety equipment, and adherence to asset management policies (including

advertisement installations).

• Conduct operational reviews and site checks, including daily VOR coordination meetings and

weekly depot visits to verify safety, compliance, and issue resolution.

• Monitor operational performance of buses and drivers using relevant systems, including

tracking fuel/energy consumption, depot fuel stock levels, and taking corrective measures.

• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and internal units to ensure smooth operations and

resolution of daily operational requirements.

• Submit operational reporting (daily/weekly/monthly) covering safety, performance, and

financial metrics to support decision-making and compliance.

Product / Process Improvement

• Analyze depot-level operational and performance data to identify patterns, gaps, and

improvement opportunities.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, safety, service quality, and

cost-effectiveness.

• Develop, update, and implement depot self-assessment programs and ensure closure of open

recommendations.

• Strengthen monitoring systems, reporting processes, and performance dashboards for

enhanced decision support and operational transparency.

Physical Working Conditions

• Work is based in a bus depot.

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering/Industrial Engineering/Transport or Operations Management/ Master’s in Transport Systems.

Experience:

• 6+ years in case of Master's degree (8+ years in case of Bachelor’s degree).

• Required Nationality: Only UAE National.