Senior Rail Program Manager

AECOM; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a portfolio of railway infrastructure programs. You will manage client relationships, drive revenue from assigned accounts, and ensure projects deliver planned profit margins with flawless execution across multi-project campaigns.

The role requires a background in civil/rail engineering, 12+ years of railway alignment experience, and the ability to direct project teams, assess risks, and mitigate claims.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Railway Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree in Transportation or Railway Engineering is preferred.
• Professional registration (PE, CEng, or equivalent) is advantageous.
• Typically 12+ years of experience in railway alignment design and engineering.
• Proven experience working on rail, metro, light rail, high-speed rail, or transportation infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manages portfolio of clients with multiple projects.
• Responsible for delivering revenues assigned from specific clients as a result of repeat business caused by flawless execution of projects.
• Consistently delivers profit margins planned.
• Consistently completes project without write-downs or multiplier erosion.
• Typically manages projects involving RTF (Risk Triggering Factors).
• Manages more complex clients and projects.
• Has decision‑making authority and directs other Project Managers in recognizing risk and uncertainty with plans to mitigate and eliminate such.
• Directs staff to operate and minimize exposure to claims.
• Supervises and directs Project Managers with multiple projects or program of projects.

Skills

Railway project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Railway Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related discipline

Master's degree in Transportation or Railway Engineering is preferred

Job description

AECOM in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a portfolio of railway infrastructure programs. You will manage client relationships, drive revenue from assigned accounts, and ensure projects deliver planned profit margins with flawless execution across multi-project campaigns.

The role requires a background in civil/rail engineering, 12+ years of railway alignment experience, and the ability to direct project teams, assess risks, and mitigate claims.