GCC Services Director – Rail & Mobility Leadership

ALSTOM Gruppe; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Learning opportunities

Social coverage

Job summary

Alstom in Riyadh is seeking a Services Director - GCC to lead nationwide service projects, drive governance and financial performance, and foster a high-performance culture across Operations & Maintenance teams.

In this role you will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, and HR to shape Saudi Arabia's sustainable transport future while mentoring senior directors and expanding strategic partnerships.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in railway or urban mobility services.
• Strong operational background in railway or metro operations.
• Proven experience leading large-scale Operations & Maintenance organizations.
• Experience managing complex multi-project service portfolios with full P&L accountability.
• Knowledge of the GCC and/or Saudi Arabia market (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Transportation, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Master’s degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all service projects across Saudi Arabia, including Metro Operations, Railway System Maintenance, and Transit System Services.
• Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient project execution aligned with contractual commitments and customer expectations.
• Drive operational excellence, governance, and continuous improvement across projects.
• Own the Services portfolio’s P&L performance and ensure financial transparency and cost control.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, authorities, and stakeholders across Saudi Arabia’s transport ecosystem.
• Mentor and develop project directors and leadership teams, fostering a high-performance culture.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Operations management

P&L accountability

GCC market knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Alstom in Riyadh is seeking a Services Director - GCC to lead nationwide service projects, drive governance and financial performance, and foster a high-performance culture across Operations & Maintenance teams.

In this role you will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, and HR to shape Saudi Arabia's sustainable transport future while mentoring senior directors and expanding strategic partnerships.