Program Manager (Metro & Rail Infrastructure)

Job Overview

Oversee planning, design and delivery across the Gold Line Metro infrastructure portfolio, covering civil works, mechanical and electrical systems, rail systems, buildings, tunnels, enabling utilities and expropriation. The role aligns programme execution with Authority strategy, technical standards, governance, budgets and quality expectations. It also provides strategic advice, tracks delivery performance and coordinates partners so that key milestones and long-term transport benefits are achieved.

The work requires coordination across departments, delivery partners and technical specialists. Strong governance, accurate records and timely escalation are important because decisions can affect public infrastructure, service reliability and long-term asset performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise senior leadership on programme priorities, delivery risks and benefits realization.
• Keep programme objectives aligned with transport strategies, the infrastructure master plan and corporate technical standards.
• Review design submissions, construction methods, contractor mobilisation and progress against agreed milestones.
• Monitor budgets, resources, risks, deliverables and schedule performance, recommending recovery actions where needed.
• Coordinate sustainability, environmental protection, construction safety, resilience and quality requirements across work packages.
• Review value-management proposals and work with contractors, consultants and partner agencies to resolve delivery issues.

Requirements

• Applicants should have substantial experience managing large infrastructure programmes or complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong understanding of metro or rail systems, civil works, utilities and programme governance is important.
• The role requires executive-level reporting, commercial awareness and coordination across multiple delivery partners.
• Candidates should be able to manage risk, quality, budgets and schedule pressures at portfolio level.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in engineering, construction, transport or project management is appropriate.
• Professional project or programme management credentials may be beneficial.
• Experience across design, construction and commissioning phases of major infrastructure is an advantage.

Skills

• Programme controls, cost and schedule management.
• Rail infrastructure integration, risk management and quality assurance.
• Leadership, strategic reporting and stakeholder negotiation.

Employment Details

• Company: Roads and Transport Authority
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Application: Submit your application through the application page linked below.