Dubai Gold Line Rail Program Lead

Roads and Transport Authority

Dubai

Hybrid

AED 700,000 - 900,000

Full time

14 days+

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Job summary

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai seeks a senior program manager to oversee the Gold Line Metro portfolio, ensuring alignment with Dubai plans and corporate standards. You will advise the Director/CEO, monitor budgets and governance, and coordinate with partners for delivery excellence across civil, MEP, systems, and infrastructure works.

The role requires proven program management leadership, PM certifications, and extensive interaction with government entities to realize strategic

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 15 years in program management with 13+ years in the field and 5+ years with government agencies.
  • PgMP and PMP certifications are required.

Responsibilities

  • Advise the Director and CEO on Gold Line Metro portfolio priorities and benefits realization.
  • Ensure project objectives align with Dubai strategic plans, governance, standards and budgets.
  • Monitor program performance, prepare progress reports, and highlight deviations and recovery actions.
  • Oversee design submissions, vendor/contractor deliverables, risk analysis, and design reviews.
  • Lead readiness for briefs and presentations to senior management.

Skills

Strategic advisory
Stakeholder management
Program governance
Change management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Infrastructure/Project Management

Tools

BIM
GIS
AI-enabled project tracking

Job description

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai seeks a senior program manager to oversee the Gold Line Metro portfolio, ensuring alignment with Dubai plans and corporate standards. You will advise the Director/CEO, monitor budgets and governance, and coordinate with partners for delivery excellence across civil, MEP, systems, and infrastructure works.

The role requires proven program management leadership, PM certifications, and extensive interaction with government entities to realize strategic

Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop your file here.
Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Program Manager - Rail Construction Projects
Program Manager - Rail Construction Projects

Roads and Transport Authority • Dubai

Hybrid
AED 700,000 - 900,000
Rail Projects Governance & Quality Monitoring Lead
Rail Projects Governance & Quality Monitoring Lead

Roads and Transport Authority • Dubai

On-site
AED 312,000 - 441,000
Dubai Rail Programme Director - Multidisciplinary Consultancy
Dubai Rail Programme Director - Multidisciplinary Consultancy

Parsons • Dubai

On-site
AED 201,000 - 276,000
Senior Rail Rolling Stock Maintenance Lead
Senior Rail Rolling Stock Maintenance Lead

Roads and Transport Authority • Dubai

On-site
AED 180,000 - 240,000
Roads Projects Governance & Controls Lead
Roads Projects Governance & Controls Lead

Roads and Transport Authority • Dubai

On-site
AED 350,000 - 700,000
Executive Metro Rail Technical Director
Executive Metro Rail Technical Director

Parsons • Dubai

On-site
AED 55,000 - 75,000
Senior Metro Rail Delivery Director | Systems & Safety Lead
Senior Metro Rail Delivery Director | Systems & Safety Lead

Parsons • Dubai

On-site
AED 257,000 - 349,000
Strategic Director, Roadway Asset Lifecycle
Strategic Director, Roadway Asset Lifecycle

Roads and Transport Authority • Dubai

On-site
AED 300,000 - 450,000
Dubai Design Manager – RTA Infrastructure Projects
Dubai Design Manager – RTA Infrastructure Projects

AECOM Middle East Ltd • Dubai

On-site
Career development opportunities
Collaborative environment
Strong leadership growth opportunities
Dubai Metro and Rail Infrastructure Design Director
Dubai Metro and Rail Infrastructure Design Director

Parsons • Dubai

On-site
Collaborate with international experts
Drive innovation in urban mobility infrastructure