General Manager – Mobility & Transport Solutions

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants is seeking a seasoned senior leader to drive and scale a next‑generation mobility business in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will own strategic roadmaps, lead ITS, traffic/tunnel, EV infrastructure, and MaaS initiatives, and manage P&L with a safety‑first culture.

Requirements: 10–15 years in transport systems or ITS, senior leadership experience, strong commercial acumen, tendering and partnerships. Fluency in English (Arabic desirable).

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in transport systems, ITS, or EV infra with senior leadership experience.
• Proven track record delivering complex transport projects and managing P&L.
• Strong commercial acumen in tendering, contracts, and partnerships.
• Fluent in English; Arabic desirable for UAE market.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic mobility roadmap across ITS, tunnel control, EV infra, and MaaS.
• Lead delivery of large-scale projects on time and to specification; manage O&M and concessions.
• Own P&L, develop revenue models, and drive sustainable growth.
• Provide senior technical guidance and oversee integration of mobility solutions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, assess risks, and implement continuity plans.
• Build relationships with government agencies, municipalities, and private partners.
• Inspire multidisciplinary teams with a safety-first, performance-driven culture.
• Identify opportunities for automation and operational optimization.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Transport systems expertise

English fluency

Arabic desired

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

MBA

Tools

SCADA/tunnel control

IoT/telematics platforms

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking an accomplished senior leader to drive and scale a next-generation mobility business, delivering integrated transport solutions including ITS, traffic/tunnel control systems, EV infrastructure, and fleet/MaaS services. This hands-on role combines strategic leadership, operational excellence, and commercial oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap, aligning technical, operational, and commercial objectives.
• Lead delivery of complex ITS, traffic control, tunnel, and EV infrastructure projects on time, on budget, and to specification.
• Own P&L, develop revenue models (services, SaaS/MaaS, O&M, concessions), and drive sustainable growth.
• Provide senior technical guidance; oversee product/service development and integration of emerging mobility solutions.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, manage business risks, and implement continuity/emergency plans.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, municipalities, transport authorities, and private partners.
• Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams, fostering a performance-driven, safety-first culture.
• Identify opportunities for operational optimization, automation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Engineering, Transport Planning, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced qualification preferred.
• 10-15 years' experience in transport systems, ITS, traffic management, or EV infrastructure, with at least 5 years in senior leadership/GM roles.
• Proven record delivering complex transport projects and managing P&L.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in tendering, contracts, and partnership development.
• Technical knowledge of ITS, SCADA/tunnel control, EV ecosystems, and telematics/IoT platforms.
• Experience working with government agencies; UAE market experience preferred.
• Strategic thinker, decisive, and able to lead diverse teams in a multicultural environment.
• Fluent in English; Arabic highly desirable.