Senior Manager – Operational Technology & Airport Systems📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Mace is seeking a Senior Manager – Operational Technology & Airport Systems to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is integral to a significant new build airport project, designed to be a global aviation benchmark capable of handling 120 million passengers annually by 2030. The position requires leading design assurance, technical governance, and systems integration across major aviation and infrastructure programs. Success in this role depends on deep expertise in airport systems, operational technology, and digital infrastructure, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex requirements into scalable, practical solutions aligned with program and client objectives.

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy services to unlock potential and redefine ambitious projects. The company values a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, prioritizing well-being, client focus, integrity, and fostering opportunities for employee growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical leadership for airport systems, operational technology, and smart infrastructure programs.
• Review and assure technical designs, specifications, and submissions from design partners.
• Lead design reviews to ensure compliance with operational, safety, resilience, and performance requirements.
• Support the planning and delivery of integrated airport systems, including passenger processing, baggage handling interfaces, airside systems, security systems, communications networks, and command centre technologies.
• Advise on digital strategy and systems architecture for airport city developments and smart destinations.
• Ensure seamless integration between IT, OT, and enterprise systems to enhance operational efficiency and data-led decision-making.
• Support cybersecurity, resilience, and governance standards across critical operational environments.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, construction, and program teams to integrate technology requirements into broader asset delivery.
• Provide technical input for procurement strategies, tender evaluations, vendor selection, and systems assurance processes.
• Drive innovation opportunities in automation, analytics, IoT, and digital twin applications for aviation environments.
• Engage with senior client stakeholders, operators, consultants, and contractors throughout project lifecycles.
• Contribute to the common goal of net-zero carbon transition, sharing responsibility for identifying and managing associated carbon emissions and reductions during work delivery.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification.
• Extensive experience delivering airport systems and operational technology across major aviation and critical infrastructure programs.
• Strong technical expertise in integrated security, building systems, and smart digital infrastructure.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary coordination and ensure robust, scalable design solutions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills within complex environments, with a focus on resilience, performance, and program delivery.
• Must meet the necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Must possess relevant work experience on high-valued projects/programs for a project management consultancy business, as required for immigration and client approval.

Technical Expertise and Skills

• Airport Systems
• Operational Technology (OT)
• Digital Infrastructure
• Design Assurance
• Technical Governance
• Systems Integration
• Passenger Processing Systems
• Baggage Handling Systems
• Airside Systems
• Security Systems
• Communications Networks
• Command Centre Technologies
• Digital Strategy
• Systems Architecture
• IT/OT Integration
• Cybersecurity
• Resilience
• Governance Standards
• Procurement Strategies
• Tender Evaluations
• Vendor Selection
• Systems Assurance
• Automation
• Analytics
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Digital Twin Applications
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Net Zero Carbon Transition
• Integrated Security
• Building Systems
• Smart Digital Infrastructure
• Multidisciplinary Coordination
• Performance
• Program Delivery
• Communication
• Leadership
• Problem-solving

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires over 10 years of relevant experience.