Programme Director / Project Director - Rail
Role Overview
The UAE is investing in passenger rail, freight, metro, and integrated transport infrastructure.
The posting describes an executive leadership role for major rail programmes or projects, integrating governance, delivery partners, commercial performance, and client outcomes.
The wider opportunity may align with expertise in project or programme management, planning, commercial management, engineering, design management, project controls, or delivery leadership.
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Rail leadership opportunity
The UAE is investing in passenger rail, freight, metro, and integrated transport infrastructure.
The posting describes an executive leadership role for major rail programmes or projects, integrating governance, delivery partners, commercial performance, and client outcomes.
The wider opportunity may align with expertise in project or programme management, planning, commercial management, engineering, design management, project controls, or delivery leadership.
Role responsibilities
- Develop and deliver programme, account, and project strategies aligned with client vision and business objectives.
- Lead strategic client and stakeholder relationships, governance, and executive engagement.
- Drive business growth, market positioning, account development, and commercial performance.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams and embed governance, risk management, compliance, and assurance.
- Oversee safety, quality, programme, cost, sustainability, and operational performance; drive corrective action and productivity.
- Promote innovation and continuous improvement, influence strategic direction, and support carbon-emission reductions.
Requirements
- 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.
Preferred qualifications and experience
- Professional membership, chartership, or specialist certification is preferred where applicable.
- UAE or wider GCC experience is advantageous and does not replace demonstrable technical and delivery competence.
Employer values
Mace emphasizes safety, client focus, integrity, opportunity, inclusion, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
Work arrangements
- Part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options may be discussed if suitable for the role.
- The posting includes an onsite designation.
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