Senior Transportation Analytics & Planning Lead

Roads and Transport Authority; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai seeks an experienced transportation planning professional to drive KPIs, budgets, and policy implementation. You will analyze data, support in budgeting for infrastructure, and advance mass transit initiatives across multiple agencies.

The role requires strong modelling, GIS, and programming skills, with PMP/PRINCE2 certification as a plus. A collaborative environment and exposure to city-wide transport foresight projects are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Transportation Engineering, Urban/Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Transport Economics, or Data Analytics.
• 3+ years (Master’s) or 5+ years (Bachelor’s) of relevant experience.
• Certifications: PMP/PRINCE2, advanced transport modelling, GIS, SQL/Python analytics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate periodic reviews of activities and KPIs for Dubai Government Excellence Program.
• Assist in data analysis and set targets for strategic public transport KPIs with concerned agencies.
• Identify annual priorities and budgets for transportation infrastructure during budgeting cycles.
• Develop the DSTM technical manual and provide training related to the model.
• Prepare list of major developers' projects and cost-sharing agreements.
• Provide technical support and participate in review of strategic transportation projects.
• Follow section tasks—projects, meetings, minutes, correspondence—ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Follow up design, development and update of section processes and policies for delivery.
• Participate in urban planning studies to encourage mass transit and sustainable mobility.
• Prepare transportation studies, legislations, and plans from external parties.
• Follow up the design and update of section-level processes and policies.

Skills

Transportation Engineering

Urban Planning

Data Analytics

GIS

SQL/Python

Project Management

Transport Modelling

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Transportation Engineering or Urban/Transport Planning

Tools

VISUM

VISSIM

EMME

CUBE

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai seeks an experienced transportation planning professional to drive KPIs, budgets, and policy implementation. You will analyze data, support in budgeting for infrastructure, and advance mass transit initiatives across multiple agencies.

The role requires strong modelling, GIS, and programming skills, with PMP/PRINCE2 certification as a plus. A collaborative environment and exposure to city-wide transport foresight projects are offered.