Infrastructure Strategy Specialist

MediaSource FZC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

MediaSource FZC is seeking an Infrastructure Strategy Specialist to support the development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of infrastructure strategies and long-term planning initiatives within the Department of Municipality & Transportation.

The role emphasizes alignment with organizational priorities, asset management objectives, sustainability, and government strategies, requiring 5–7 years of experience in infrastructure planning and related fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Master’s degree preferred in related disciplines is a plus.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) and asset management certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review infrastructure strategies, master plans, and long-term development frameworks.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support planning initiatives.
• Assess infrastructure performance, capacity, and future growth demands.
• Support capital investment planning and funding strategies.
• Promote sustainable asset management and governance in planning activities.

Skills

Infrastructure Planning

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Coordination

Policy Analysis

Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Urban Planning, Infrastructure Engineering, Architecture, Infrastructure Management, Geography, or related field

Master’s Degree in Infrastructure Planning, Urban Planning, Engineering Management, Transportation Planning, Asset Management, or MBA

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Infrastructure Asset Management Certification

Strategic Planning Certification

CIAM or equivalent

Membership in a professional engineering, planning, or infrastructure organization

Job description

Job Purpose

• The Infrastructure Strategy Specialist is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of infrastructure strategies, policies, programs, and long-term planning initiatives across the Department of Municipality & Transportation. The role contributes to ensuring that municipal and transportation infrastructure investments align with organizational priorities, growth plans, asset management objectives, sustainability requirements, and government strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Strategy & Planning

• Support the development and review of infrastructure strategies, master plans, and long-term development frameworks.

• Assist in identifying future infrastructure requirements based on urban growth, population forecasts, economic development, and service demands.

• Contribute to the preparation of strategic studies, assessments, and planning reports.

• Support the implementation of departmental infrastructure planning initiatives.

• Ensure alignment between infrastructure plans and organizational strategic objectives.

Strategic Analysis & Research

• Conduct research and analysis on infrastructure trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.

• Analyze infrastructure performance, capacity requirements, and future growth demands.

• Support gap analyses and infrastructure needs assessments.

• Benchmark infrastructure planning practices against leading local and international organizations.

• Prepare recommendations to improve infrastructure planning and investment decisions.

Capital Planning & Investment Support

• Assist in evaluating and prioritizing infrastructure projects and programs.

• Support the preparation of capital investment plans and funding strategies.

• Contribute to business case development and strategic justification of infrastructure initiatives.

• Review infrastructure project proposals and assess alignment with strategic objectives.

• Support the optimization of infrastructure investment decisions.

Asset Management Integration

• Coordinate with asset management teams to support lifecycle-based infrastructure planning.

• Assist in incorporating asset condition, risk, and performance information into planning activities.

• Support infrastructure renewal and replacement planning initiatives.

• Promote sustainable asset management principles in strategic planning activities.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor infrastructure strategy implementation and performance against approved objectives.

• Develop and maintain strategic reports, dashboards, and performance indicators.

• Analyze infrastructure performance data and identify improvement opportunities.

• Track progress of strategic initiatives and provide status updates to management.

• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership and stakeholders.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with internal departments, government entities, utility providers, consultants, and developers.

• Participate in meetings, workshops, and strategic planning sessions.

• Facilitate information gathering and feedback related to infrastructure planning initiatives.

• Support stakeholder engagement activities and strategic consultations.

• Promote collaboration across departments to achieve planning objectives.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure infrastructure planning activities comply with applicable regulations, policies, and planning standards.

• Support the implementation of governance frameworks and infrastructure planning guidelines.

• Maintain documentation related to infrastructure planning studies and strategic initiatives.

• Assist in responding to audit findings and compliance requirements.

• Monitor adherence to approved planning methodologies and procedures.

Sustainability & Innovation

• Support the integration of sustainability and resilience principles into infrastructure planning.

• Assist in evaluating innovative infrastructure solutions and smart city initiatives.

• Contribute to climate adaptation and environmental sustainability programs.

• Promote efficient and sustainable infrastructure development practices.

Qualifications & Experience

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Urban Planning, Infrastructure Engineering, Architecture, Infrastructure Management, Geography, or a related field.

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in Infrastructure Planning, Urban Planning, Engineering Management, Transportation Planning, Asset Management, or Business Administration (MBA).

Professional Certifications (Preferred)

• Project Management Professional (PMP).

• Infrastructure Asset Management Certification.

• Strategic Planning Certification.

• Certified Infrastructure Asset Manager (CIAM) or equivalent.

• Membership in a recognized professional engineering, planning, or infrastructure organization.

Experience

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in infrastructure planning, strategic planning, transportation planning, municipal engineering, asset management, or infrastructure development.

• Experience within municipality, transportation, infrastructure, government, or public sector organizations is preferred.

• Experience in strategic studies, performance monitoring, and infrastructure program planning.

• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders and supporting planning initiatives.

• Familiarity with capital investment planning and infrastructure asset management principles.

Technical Competencies

• Infrastructure Planning & Development

• Strategic Planning & Analysis

• Transportation and Municipal Infrastructure Knowledge

• Infrastructure Asset Management

• Capital Investment Planning

• Infrastructure Performance Management

• Data Analysis & Forecasting

• Research & Benchmarking

• Sustainability & Resilience Planning

• Governance & Compliance

• Project Coordination

• Risk Assessment & Prioritization

• GIS and Infrastructure Planning Systems (Preferred)

• Report Writing & Presentation Skills

KPIs

Strategic Planning

• Percentage of infrastructure planning initiatives completed on schedule.

• Number of infrastructure studies and strategic assessments completed annually.

• Quality and accuracy of infrastructure planning reports and recommendations.

• Alignment of infrastructure initiatives with strategic objectives.

Performance Management

• Percentage of infrastructure KPIs monitored and reported within established timelines.

• Timeliness and accuracy of strategic performance reports.

• Number of performance improvement recommendations implemented.

• Achievement of infrastructure planning milestones.

Project & Investment Support

• Percentage of infrastructure projects evaluated according to approved prioritization criteria.

• Timely completion of project reviews and strategic assessments.

• Contribution to infrastructure investment optimization initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Stakeholder satisfaction with planning and strategy support.

• Timeliness of responses to stakeholder requests.

• Effectiveness of coordination with government entities and service providers.

Sustainability & Innovation

• Number of sustainability and resilience initiatives incorporated into infrastructure plans.

• Number of innovative solutions assessed and recommended.

• Contribution to smart city and sustainable infrastructure objectives.

Governance & Compliance

• Compliance with planning standards, policies, and procedures.

• Completion of audit actions within agreed timelines.

• Accuracy and completeness of infrastructure planning documentation.

Job Challenges

• Balancing short-term infrastructure demands with long-term strategic objectives.

• Coordinating planning activities among multiple departments and external stakeholders.

• Managing evolving urban development requirements and population growth forecasts.

• Ensuring strategic alignment of infrastructure investments within budget constraints.

• Integrating asset management, sustainability, and resilience objectives into planning decisions.

• Maintaining accurate and reliable infrastructure data for strategic analysis.

• Adapting to changing regulations, government priorities, and infrastructure technologies.

• Supporting major strategic initiatives while meeting operational planning deadlines.

• Addressing competing infrastructure priorities across roads, transportation, utilities, public realm, and stormwater networks.

• Translating complex technical data into actionable recommendations for decision-makers.