Project Manager Transportation & Mobility

About SYSTRA

SYSTRA is a global engineering and consultancy group specializing in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA designs transport solutions to connect people and facilitate access to employment, education, and leisure. For 65 years, the Group has supported cities and regions in developing, improving, and modernizing their infrastructure and transport systems across the project lifecycle, from design to deployment and maintenance. Operating in over 80 countries, SYSTRA generates 74% of its turnover internationally and supports clients in their digital, ecological, and energy transitions.

The Role of Project Manager - Transportation & Mobility

SYSTRA is seeking an experienced Project Manager with over 10 years of experience in construction project management and Transportation & Mobility. This full-time role involves leading the end-to-end delivery for a high-profile investment program in Riyadh and Makkah. The Project Manager will specifically manage the PPP contract for the development of bus stations and Park & Ride (P&R) facilities in Makkah, overseeing the procurement process, design, and construction stages. Key responsibilities include contract administration, stakeholder coordination, performance monitoring, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. The role requires guiding multidisciplinary teams to meet contractual requirements, performance targets, and project benefits, while adhering to timelines and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end advisory leadership across the project lifecycle, including design review, commercial support, and implementation monitoring for bus and BRT programs.
• Manage the PPP contract, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, scope of work, risk allocation, performance requirements, key milestones, and deliverables throughout design and construction.
• Serve as the direct interface with public authorities, operators, consultants, and community stakeholders, facilitating governance, approvals, and public communications.
• Manage program controls, including schedule, cost, risk, and quality, by establishing PMO structures, KPIs, stage-gates, and reporting dashboards.
• Review and assure designs for road infrastructure (corridors, stations, depots), ITS, fare collection, and priority measures, coordinating across traffic engineering, urban design, utilities, and safety.
• Drive operational readiness planning (ORAT), service change management, and transition to operations, including safety management systems and incident response.
• Champion user experience, accessibility, equity, and reliability through data-driven service performance management.
• Integrate sustainability and resilience outcomes, such as emissions reduction, energy efficiency, and climate adaptation, aligning with ESG and client policy targets.
• Mentor teams, build client relationships, and identify business development opportunities, proposals, and thought leadership.

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on construction projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in the Transportation & Mobility sector.
• Proven ability to manage PPP contracts and ensure compliance with complex contractual obligations.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of program controls, including schedule, cost, risk, and quality management.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh and Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role involves managing projects critical to the region's transportation infrastructure development.