Planning Manager📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Riyadh |
About the Role
FLOW Consortium is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to oversee operational planning for the Riyadh Metro's Lines 3, 4, 5, and 6. This role is essential for ensuring the delivery of safe, reliable, and efficient metro services. The Planning Manager will be responsible for service planning, train timetable development, maintenance access coordination, and operational readiness. The position involves balancing passenger demand with operational and maintenance requirements to optimize service delivery, maximize network availability, and support overall operational performance through effective planning and stakeholder coordination. As part of the Riyadh Metro operations and maintenance package, the Planning Manager will contribute to Riyadh's transformation under Vision 2030, upholding world-class standards in operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Planning Team to ensure effective delivery of operational planning activities.
- Develop and optimize train service plans and timetables based on passenger demand, operational requirements, and service standards.
- Coordinate maintenance access, possessions, and infrastructure protection activities to minimize operational disruption.
- Analyze service performance and operational scenarios to support normal and contingency service planning.
- Manage permit-to-work planning processes and ensure effective coordination between Operations and Maintenance teams.
- Lead planning meetings, workshops, and reviews to enhance timetable performance and operational efficiency.
- Act as the primary point of contact for train service planning, timetable management, and operational access planning.
- Support audits, operational activities, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Metro system.
- Develop and maintain effective operational plans that support safe, reliable, and efficient Metro services.
- Optimize train timetables and service patterns to meet passenger demand and operational requirements.
- Ensure effective planning and coordination of maintenance activities, possessions, and infrastructure access.
- Oversee planning and control processes related to operational access and permit management.
- Analyze operational data and implement improvements to enhance service delivery and network efficiency.
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Control Centre, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of planning activities.
- Lead planning-related audits and ensure compliance with operational standards, procedures, and contractual obligations.
- Lead, develop, and support the Planning Team to achieve departmental objectives and operational excellence.
- Develop and coordinate service plans for special events, operational disruptions, and emergency scenarios.
Qualifications and Experience
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in operational planning, service planning, transport planning, or railway operations.
- Proven experience within rail, metro, public transport, or complex transportation environments.
- Strong knowledge of train scheduling, timetable development, and service planning methodologies.
- Experience coordinating maintenance access, possessions, permit-to-work systems, and operational planning activities.
- Working knowledge of train operations, station operations, depot operations, control centre functions, and resource planning.
- Understanding of passenger demand analysis and service optimization techniques.
- Good understanding of railway operational systems, including driverless train operations, signaling systems, power supply systems, platform screen doors, fare collection systems, communication systems, and traffic management systems.
- Experience supporting operational contingency planning and service recovery strategies.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to interpret complex operational data.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and planning-related software systems.
- Experience working within safety-critical operational environments.
- Bachelor's Degree in Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification is preferred.
Required Skills
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong planning and organizational capability.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Strong decision-making and coordination skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines.
- Strong report writing and presentation skills.
- Collaborative and customer-focused mindset.
Work Context
This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role is with FLOW Consortium, a strategic partnership contributing to the Riyadh Metro, one of the world's most advanced urban transit systems. The Planning Manager will be a key contributor to the operational excellence of this significant infrastructure project.
Requirements
- Requires +10 Years experience
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