Programme Director / Project Director - Rail

Rail sector opportunities

Potential role scope

• Potential leadership roles may integrate governance, delivery partners, commercial performance, and client outcomes.
• Develop programme, account, or project strategies aligned with client vision, business objectives, and long-term value.
• Build trusted client, partner, and stakeholder relationships and provide strategic leadership and executive engagement.
• Drive market positioning, account development, opportunity conversion, and sustainable commercial performance.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and develop an inclusive, high-performing culture.
• Embed governance, risk, compliance, and assurance frameworks.
• Oversee safety, quality, programme, cost, sustainability, and operational objectives; implement corrective actions and productivity improvements.
• Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and strategic direction.
• Identify and manage carbon emissions and reductions in support of net-zero transition.

Candidate profile

• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in the applicable discipline.
• Demonstrated experience on rail, metro, high-speed rail, or comparable major infrastructure programmes.
• Strong client-facing, analytical, written communication, and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Knowledge of relevant delivery processes, standards, systems, and governance for the applicable role.
• Professional membership, chartership, or specialist certification is preferred where applicable.
• UAE or wider GCC experience is advantageous and does not replace technical and delivery competence.

About Mace

Work arrangements

• Part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options may be discussed if suitable for a role.