Program Manager (Metro & Rail Infrastructure)
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Date posted
November 9, 2026
Hiring location
Dubai
Career level
Manager
Qualification
Architecture Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or Infrastructure Planning; PgMP PMP or recognised Agile project management certification Project Management
Experience
15+ years overall; at least 13 years in programme management and 5 years with government agencies
Quantity
1 person
Gender
Any
Description
RTA is recruiting a Program Manager to oversee the Gold Line Metro infrastructure portfolio. The programme covers civil works, mechanical and electrical systems, rail systems, buildings, tunnels, enabling utility works and expropriation. The role is accountable for coordinated planning and delivery in line with Dubai and RTA strategies, governance requirements, technical standards, budgets and quality expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee programme planning, design and execution across the Metro and rail infrastructure portfolio, coordinating civil, MEP, systems, buildings, tunnels and utility packages.
- Ensure programme activities align with strategic objectives, approved budgets, governance frameworks, quality standards and the required delivery schedule.
- Coordinate project teams, consultants, contractors and government stakeholders to manage interfaces, dependencies, risks and delivery decisions.
- Review design issues, contractor delays, technical non-compliance and escalated concerns, preparing recommendations and management reports where required.
- Maintain programme documentation and reporting systems to support transparency, traceability and consistent oversight of infrastructure design and delivery.
- Promote digital project controls through tools such as BIM, GIS and AI-enabled tracking, and use performance information to identify delivery challenges.
- Benchmark rail design and programme performance, share lessons learned and support capability-building and continuous improvement across delivery teams.
Requirements and Qualifications
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, Construction Management or Infrastructure Planning is required. Candidates need at least 15 years of overall experience, including 13 years in programme management and 5 years with government agencies. PgMP, PMP or recognised Agile project management certification is specified. Strong civil-to-systems integration experience is essential.
Skills and Competencies
The position requires programme leadership, infrastructure delivery, civil-to-systems integration, project controls, stakeholder management, risk oversight, digital project tools and executive reporting.
Employment Details
Full-time role in Dubai, UAE. The position is hybrid and includes regular field visits, design walkthroughs, site inspections, testing oversight and handover reviews. Salary is not stated.
Skills
Country
UAE
select-type
Full Time
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