Manager - Transportation Foresight & Planning | UAE Nationals Only

Roads and Transport Authority; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading authority in Dubai seeks a strategic transportation planner to lead foresight and planning initiatives. The role involves developing integrated multi-modal transportation strategies, managing specialized studies, and ensuring alignment with the Dubai Urban Plan 2040. Candidates should possess extensive experience in transportation planning and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in strategic transportation planning and policy development.
• Advanced knowledge of transportation models and scenario analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop short, medium, and long-term multi-modal transportation plans for Dubai.
• Evaluate transportation scenarios and recommend project priorities.

Skills

Transportation Foresight

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Transportation Planning

PhD

Tools

Transportation Models

Strategic Forecasting Tools

Job description

Job Purpose:

Lead strategic transportation foresight and planning, develop and maintain integrated multi-modal transportation plans for Dubai, and ensure alignment with Dubai Urban Plan 2040. Manage specialized transportation studies, evaluate strategic projects, and maintain foresight tools for future planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Transportation Planning: Develop short, medium, and long-term multi-modal transportation plans for Dubai.
• Transportation Foresight: Manage RTA foresight tools, identify global transportation trends, and prepare insights.
• Scenario Analysis: Evaluate transportation scenarios, recommend priorities, and set project budgets.
• Technical Reviews: Conduct technical reviews of major transportation studies from public and private entities.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with government entities, private developers, and strategic partners.
• Sustainable Mobility: Develop and update Dubai's first and last-mile transportation strategy.
• Policy Compliance: Maintain alignment with Dubai Urban Plan 2040 and strategic transportation goals.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Transportation Planning or a related field (PhD preferred).
• 14+ years of experience in strategic transportation planning, foresight, and policy development.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of transportation models, scenario analysis, and strategic forecasting tools.

Critical Skills & Competencies:

• Transportation Foresight & Strategic Planning: Expertise in developing integrated multi-modal plans.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analyzing transportation scenarios and strategic planning models.
• Technical Reviews: Strong understanding of technical studies, transportation policies, and global trends.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven experience in engaging with government authorities and strategic partners.
• Project Management: Ability to manage transportation studies, budgets, and performance evaluations.

Ready to make an impact on Dubai's future transportation Apply now!