Senior Operations Manager PMS (f/m/d)

Deutsche Bahn AG; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global railway company is seeking a Senior Operations Manager in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires overseeing metro operations, ensuring contractor compliance and operational readiness, and enhancing service quality. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of managerial experience in railway operations, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage multi-contractor environments. A competitive compensation package based on local conditions is offered.

Benefits

Attractive working conditions

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years’ managerial experience in railway operations, including key roles in railway consultancy.
• Proven expertise overseeing the full scope of operational activities for urban railways or large-scale metro networks.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the overall operations oversight for metro commercial service delivery.
• Supervise the mobilization and staffing processes of O&M Contractors.
• Monitor daily operations, assess performance, and proactively address non-conformities.

Skills

Operational oversight

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, transport management, or business administration

Job description

Senior Operations Manager

DB Engineering & Consulting (DB E&C) is part of the DB group, a world-leading global railway company with an extensive organization in Germany and projects worldwide. Our company offers technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility, and transport solutions. With our sustainable concepts and experience gained from decades of project work, we shape the future of transportation, connect continents, and promote environmental stewardship.

We are currently seeking a Senior Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the overall operations oversight for metro commercial service delivery, ensuring all O&M Contractors meet contractual, operational, and safety requirements.
• Supervise and coordinate the mobilization and staffing processes of O&M Contractors, ensuring the workforce is fit for service and appropriately trained.
• Review and approve operating procedures, instructions, timetables, and handbooks submitted by each O&M Contractor, guaranteeing alignment with both contract requirements and global best practices.
• Oversee the implementation and adherence to the code of conduct by all operational staff to maintain high service and ethical standards across the metro system.
• Monitor daily operations, assess performance, and proactively address deviations or non-conformities to safeguard safety, reliability, and service quality.
• Liaise with the client, contractors, and other stakeholders to facilitate seamless communication and coordinated operational delivery.
• Report independently to the client’s management, providing insights, recommendations, and assurance on system readiness, service delivery, and contractor performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all areas of metro operations, drawing on inter-national experience and industry benchmarks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, transport management, business administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 15 years’ managerial experience in railway operations, including key roles in railway consultancy
• Proven expertise overseeing the full scope of operational activities for urban railways or large-scale metro networks
• Strong experience in the mobilization, staffing, and operational readiness of railway organizations
• Demonstrated ability to review, develop, and enforce operating procedures, performance standards, and codes of conduct
• Deep understanding of O&M contracts and performance oversight in multi-contractor environments
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• International project experience, ideally in metro or urban rail systems, with exposure to the Middle East or GCC region would be desirable
• Track record of driving operational excellence in high-profile public transport projects would be a plus
• Familiarity with the strategic objectives of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and regional transport regulatory environments would be desirable
• Excellent command of English language (reading, writing, listening and speaking). Working knowledge of Arabic language would be a plus

We offer you attractive working conditions and a competitive compensation package based on country conditions.

With more than 5,000 employees from over 80 countries across all engineering disciplines worldwide, we are shaping railways for the world of tomorrow. A strong team spirit, intercultural mindset and engagement are essential parts of our success.

In case you match the profile and are interested in a complex task within the transport sector, we are looking forward to receiving your application.

Please state your earliest possible availability as well as your salary expectations.

Please note that your application will be saved and used in electronic form as a part of the application process for this position.

Thank you for considering DB Engineering & Consulting as prospective employer!