Senior ITS Consultant

Stantec; Qatar; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Qatar is seeking a Senior ITS Consultant O&M to drive innovation and operational excellence in Intelligent Transportation Systems. This role involves contract mobilization, performance monitoring, and advisory on best practices. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience, strong technical skills, and be proficient in tools such as MS Excel and PowerPoint. This is a full-time position offering a significant opportunity for impact within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of post-graduate professional experience with a focus on ITS implementation.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the client team in managing new ITS Work Order contracts.
• Monitor and report on performance targets and KPIs.
• Train clients' ITS Engineers on contract management.

Skills

Eclipse

Disaster Recovery

.NET

High Availability

Redshift

Data Management

IP Networking

Neo4j

Data Warehouse

Pre-sales

Oracle

DynamoDB

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Data visualization and reporting tools

Job description

Role Overview

Stantec is seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Senior ITS Consultant O&M to support a major transformation in our clients Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) operations. This role is embedded within the clients organization and focuses on the successful mobilization implementation and performance monitoring of a new performance‑based Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contract. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise, strategic insight and stakeholder coordination to help drive innovation and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Mobilization & Transition

• Support the client team in the rollout and management of the new ITS Work Order contract during the initial transition period.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless mobilization and operational handover.
• Facilitate communication between the client and contractors to ensure timely resolution of issues and adherence to contract requirements.

Performance Management & Compliance

• Assist in the implementation of the Operations and Maintenance Plan (OMP) ensuring alignment with contract deliverables and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Monitor and report on the performance of ITS assets and services ensuring compliance with performance targets and KPIs.
• Support the development and execution of the Infrastructure Improvement Plan (IIP) and Capital Improvement Works (CI Works).

Client Advisory & Capacity Building

• Train and coach the clients ITS Engineers on performance‑based contract management and operational best practices.
• Provide strategic advice to senior management on contract implementation, SLA negotiation and technical document approvals.
• Develop operational guidelines, processes and procedures aligned with the ITS scope of work and Road Management Centre (RMC) operations.

Innovation & Strategic Development

• Support the client in establishing an ITS Innovation Lab and Innovation Corridor including strategy development and implementation planning.
• Assist in managing pilot schemes and evaluating business cases from technology vendors and research partners.
• Prepare technology briefs and insights on emerging ITS innovations including AI, CAV, V2X and cloud‑hosted solutions.

Data & Reporting

• Analyze operational data to identify trends, performance gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Develop dashboards, reports and presentations to communicate findings and support decision‑making.
• Promote program achievements through internal and external communication materials.

Key Experience Requirements

• Implementation and performance monitoring of ITS infrastructure under performance‑based O&M or PPP contracts.
• Operational support for Road Management or Traffic Management Centres including SLA compliance and performance reporting.
• Development and review of technical documentation including scopes of work, SLAs and O&M plans.
• Application of emerging ITS technologies (e.g. AI, CAV, V2X, cloud‑hosted platforms) to improve network performance and operational efficiency.
• Familiarity with large‑scale data environments and analytics to support ITS performance tracking.
• Exposure to both local ITS environments (e.g. GCC or Qatar‑based projects) and international best practices.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field is required.
• Masters degree in a relevant discipline is considered an asset.
• Minimum of 15 years of post‑graduate professional experience with a strong focus on ITS implementation and performance‑based O&M contracts.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint is essential.
• Experience with data analysis, reporting and visualization tools is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with contract performance monitoring tools and methodologies is an advantage.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proven ability to advise clients on the implementation of performance‑based ITS contracts.
• Strong understanding of ITS field devices, their integration with control centers and their role in network performance.
• Experience coaching and mentoring client teams in contract management and innovation adoption.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Strong communication skills including the ability to prepare and deliver presentations, reports and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in tools such as MS Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and SharePoint; experience with data visualization and reporting tools is an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced client‑facing environment.
• Comfortable working in multicultural teams and building strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Prior experience with innovation programs, pilot schemes or testbed environments is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are a plus.

Key Skills

• Eclipse
• Disaster Recovery
• .NET
• High Availability
• Redshift
• Data Management
• IP Networking
• Neo4j
• Data Warehouse
• Pre‑sales
• Oracle
• DynamoDB

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1