Metro Program Leader: End-to-End Rail Delivery

SYSTRA; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA is seeking an accomplished Project Manager (Metro) to lead end-to-end delivery of complex metro programs as a trusted delivery partner. The role combines deep rail expertise with rigorous governance and client-facing leadership.

You will own full lifecycle delivery for metro assets, manage multi-package interfaces, and drive procurement and risk management across civil, systems, and operations readiness. Regional GCC/KSA exposure is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or Transport Engineering; Master’s in Transport/Rail Systems or PM preferred.
• 20+ years delivering major metro or rail programs with civil and systems experience.
• Regional GCC/KSA experience with government clients a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own full lifecycle delivery for metro assets and systems from planning to handover.
• Lead governance forums, approvals, and executive reporting.
• Oversee interfaces among civil works, rail systems, and rolling stock.
• Shape procurement strategies for multi-package metro delivery.
• Establish integrated master schedules and KPIs aligned to client objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder governance

Project management

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's in Transport/Rail Systems or Project Management

PMP or PgMP certification

Tools

Primavera P6

PMIS

BIM/CDE

Job description

SYSTRA is seeking an accomplished Project Manager (Metro) to lead end-to-end delivery of complex metro programs as a trusted delivery partner. The role combines deep rail expertise with rigorous governance and client-facing leadership.

You will own full lifecycle delivery for metro assets, manage multi-package interfaces, and drive procurement and risk management across civil, systems, and operations readiness. Regional GCC/KSA exposure is highly valued.