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Senior Operations Manager

SBS Transit Ltd

Singapore

On-site

SGD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

A leading transit company is seeking a Rail Operations Manager to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness through technology and collaboration. The role includes developing strategic capabilities, managing stakeholder relationships, and leading a multi-disciplined team. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and substantial experience in rail operations management.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 to 10+ years of relevant experience in rail operations or a similar role.
  • Prior experience with project management systems and operations safety.
  • Ability to interpret safety legislation and manage risk.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement development strategies for rail operations.
  • Lead operations work streams in mobilizations and tender bids.
  • Collaborate with various teams to align operations strategies.

Skills

Leadership
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
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