Senior Operations Manager

SBS Transit Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail operations provider in Singapore seeks a seasoned professional to develop and implement strategies that enhance rail operations. The candidate will oversee operations capabilities, ensuring the integration of technology and workforce development while managing stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and significant experience in rail operations or engineering, demonstrating leadership and project management skills.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10+ years of relevant experience in a rail operations or engineering/maintenance environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplined team in various locations.
• Skilled in safety management, risk assessment, and developing risk controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement development strategies for rail operations.
• Support review of operations plans including contingency plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align operations strategies.

Skills

Project management systems

Operations safety

Stakeholder management

Safety management

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Transportation Management or Operations Management

Job description

Major Responsibilities:

• Operations Concept and Plans Development
• Develop and implement development strategies and concepts relating to rail operations to improve efficiency, effectiveness and productivity
• Support review of operations plans, including contingency and exercise plans
• Operations Capability Development through Technology Adoption
• Support the development of operations capabilities enabled by technology to enhance communication, sense making and decision making of rail operations
• Workforce Capability and Professional Development
• Develop and implement structured competency roadmaps for rail operations staff under the Rail Achiever Scheme
• Work with HR/OD and Rail Training Institution to establish certification, accreditation, and continuous learning pathways
• Operations Support for Tenders & Mobilizations
• Provide subject matter expertise in operations to support both local and international rail tender bids.
• Lead the operations work streams in mobilizations
• Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate with Maintenance/Engineering, and Safety teams to ensure alignment of operations strategies and implementation
• Engage with OEMs, PTOs, regulators, and industry partners to adopt best practices and shape industry standards
• Perform other duties as directed by his/ her superiors.

Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Transportation Management or Operations Management
• 5 to 10+ years of relevant experience in a rail operations or engineering/ maintenance environment, or a similar role
• Prior experience with project management systems and operations safety
• Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplined team in various locations
• Demonstrated ability of managing external stakeholders
• Knowledge of safety legislation and statutes, and an ability to interpret applicable legislation as relevant to operations
• Skilled in safety management, risk assessment and development of risk controls and actions