Senior Manager Assets Maintenance (TFM) (f/m/d)📣 Job Ad

About the Role

DB Engineering & Consulting, a part of the DB group, is seeking a Senior Manager Assets Maintenance (TFM) for its operations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With extensive experience in rail, DB Engineering & Consulting focuses on delivering sophisticated infrastructure, mobility, and transport solutions. This role is key to managing and optimizing transport assets in Saudi Arabia, ensuring their reliability and long-term value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Total Facilities Management (TFM) services for all transport assets, including depots, stations, and supporting infrastructure.
• Manage asset lifecycle planning, covering both Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operational Expenditure (OPEX), to ensure optimal performance and value.
• Supervise Operations & Maintenance (O&M) contractors and service providers, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Establish and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance strategies for civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP), and other infrastructure systems.
• Ensure the implementation and continuous improvement of asset management systems, such as Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) or Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) like Maximo.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and delivery teams across Bus, Automatic Fare Collection (AFC), Asset Value Management (AVM), and Telecom to ensure integrated asset performance.
• Lead performance monitoring, reporting, and audits, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Drive risk management initiatives, ensure Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) compliance, and champion continuous improvement efforts, including localization and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) or a related field is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in asset management and facilities management, specifically within large-scale infrastructure or transport projects.
• Proven experience in leading Total Facilities Management (TFM) or Facilities Management (FM) operations within complex, multi-site environments, such as metro, bus, or smart city systems.
• Strong knowledge of asset lifecycle management principles, maintenance strategies, and Facilities Management best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in managing O&M contractors and performance-based contracts, including the negotiation and oversight of KPIs and SLAs.
• Familiarity with asset management systems, including experience with Maximo or equivalent CMMS/CAFM platforms.
• A solid understanding of HSE standards, regulatory compliance requirements, and quality assurance frameworks relevant to infrastructure and transport.
• Excellent leadership capabilities, with strong stakeholder management and communication skills, and experience working within multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams.

Required Skills

• Total Facilities Management (TFM)
• Asset Lifecycle Planning
• O&M Contractor Management
• Preventive and Corrective Maintenance
• Asset Management Systems (CAFM/CMMS, Maximo)
• Stakeholder Management
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting
• Risk Management
• HSE Compliance
• Continuous Improvement
• Localization and Knowledge Transfer
• Leadership
• Communication

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position for a Senior Manager Assets Maintenance (TFM) (f/m/d) with DB Cargo Hungária, located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires over 10 years of experience in asset management and facilities management.