Systems Integration Manager - Rail

Overview

Systems Integration Manager

What You'Ll Be Doing

• Develop and implement the Systems Integration Management Plan and integration strategy for the project
• Lead the coordination and integration of all railway systems including signalling, communications, traction power, SCADA, OCC, rolling stock, platform systems, depot systems, and associated infrastructure
• Manage system interfaces between rail systems, civil infrastructure, stations, depots, and operational environments
• Establish and maintain system interface registers, ensuring all interfaces are identified, tracked, coordinated, and resolved
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure fully integrated and consistent system design outputs across all project stages
• Ensure effective integration between infrastructure, stations, operational systems, and external interfaces including airport-related systems where applicable
• Coordinate interfaces with operational stakeholders, authorities, operators, contractors, and specialist system providers
• Facilitate systems integration workshops, technical coordination meetings, and interface resolution sessions
• Support Systems Engineering activities including requirements management, interface management, verification, validation, and traceability processes
• Coordinate with Configuration and Requirements Management teams to ensure alignment and integration across all systems
• Identify and manage integration risks and interface conflicts and implement mitigation strategies
• Lead system integration reviews to ensure all interfaces and operational requirements are properly addressed and resolved
• Monitor integration progress and support timely resolution of technical and operational issues
• Support testing and commissioning activities including FAT, SAT, SIT, integrated testing, trial operations, and operational readiness activities
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, railway standards, safety requirements, and operational objectives
• Support construction and delivery teams by ensuring clear understanding and management of system interfaces during implementation

What Required Skills You'Ll Bring

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering or related field from a recognized university
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in rail projects and/or rail operations (GCC or international experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of railway systems including signalling, communications, traction power, OCC, SCADA, rolling stock, and depot systems
• Experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams and complex system interfaces across major infrastructure projects
• Experience in Systems Engineering processes, interface management methodologies, and integration assurance activities
• Strong understanding of operational interfaces, testing and commissioning processes, and operational readiness activities
• Experience coordinating with authorities, operators, contractors, and stakeholders within complex multi-disciplinary environments
• Strong knowledge of design development stages, integration processes, and tender documentation requirements
• Excellent communication, coordination, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to manage complex technical integration challenges

What Desired Skills You'Ll Bring

• Professional certification or membership in a relevant institute is an advantage
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and coordination skills