Senior Director Transport Strategy

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the organization's transport and mobility strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, master plans, and regional development goals.
• Define strategic transport policies, frameworks, and planning principles to support integrated mobility solutions.
• Lead the evaluation of transport investment opportunities, infrastructure priorities, and mobility programs.
• Oversee transport strategy studies, mobility assessments, corridor planning, and multimodal transportation initiatives.
• Direct the development of long-term transport demand strategies and future mobility scenarios.
• Collaborate with Development, Urban Planning, Infrastructure, Smart City, Sustainability, and Operations teams to ensure integrated planning outcomes.
• Lead engagement with government entities, transport authorities, regulators, and strategic partners on mobility and transportation matters.
• Monitor global transportation trends, mobility innovations, emerging technologies, and regulatory developments to inform strategic decision-making.
• Support business case development, investment evaluations, and funding strategies for transport-related initiatives.
• Provide strategic guidance on public transport, active mobility, intelligent transport systems, autonomous mobility, and mobility-as-a-service initiatives.
• Present strategic recommendations, policy proposals, and transport performance insights to executive leadership and governance committees.
• Lead and develop high-performing transport strategy teams while promoting innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Required Experience
• Candidates should possess a minimum of 10 years of experience in transport and mobility strategy development and execution, demonstrating executive leadership in shaping sustainable transportation systems.
• Internal Collaboration
• The Senior Director will regularly interact with various internal teams to ensure integrated planning and execution. Key internal interactions include:
• Executive Leadership Team
• Development Teams
• Urban Planning Teams
• Infrastructure and Engineering Teams
• Smart City and Digital Teams
• Sustainability Teams
• Finance and Development Finance Teams
• Operations and Asset Management Teams
• External Engagement
• This role requires extensive engagement with external stakeholders to drive mobility transformation initiatives. Key external interactions include:
• Government Authorities
• Transport Authorities
• Regulatory Bodies
• Strategic Partners
• Consultants
• Academic and Research Institutions
• Infrastructure Operators
• Investors and Funding Agencies
• Application Information
• This is a full-time position based in Riyadh. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a minimum of 10 years of experience in transport and mobility strategy development and execution, demonstrating executive leadership in shaping sustainable transportation systems.
• Internal Collaboration
• Executive Leadership Team
• Development Teams
• Urban Planning Teams
• Infrastructure and Engineering Teams
• Smart City and Digital Teams
• Sustainability Teams
• Finance and Development Finance Teams
• Operations and Asset Management Teams
• External Engagement
• Government Authorities
• Transport Authorities
• Regulatory Bodies
• Strategic Partners
• Consultants
• Academic and Research Institutions
• Infrastructure Operators
• Investors and Funding Agencies
• Application Information
• This is a full-time position based in Riyadh. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.