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SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 8,250 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.
For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.
MISSIONS:
- Contribute to the strategic planning process for the Infrastructure market segment;
- Maintaining client networks, and managing key client relationships across the KSA territory;
- Keeping abreast of industry developments;
- Support the business development by identifying, pursuing and capturing strategic opportunities that are crucial to developing the business beyond its current offering;
- Ensure efficient and profitable project delivery;
- Ensure financial performance by achieving business plan targets;
- Championing innovation and demonstrating technical leadership; and
- Working closely with, and reporting to, the KSA Infrastructure Business Line Director (BLD)on securing new projects and manage performance of a portfolio of projects
- Contribute to the strategic planning process for the Infrastructure market segment;
- Maintaining client networks, and managing key client relationships across the KSA territory;
- Keeping abreast of industry developments;
- Support the business development by identifying, pursuing and capturing strategic opportunities that are crucial to developing the business beyond its current offering;
- Ensure efficient and profitable project delivery;
- Ensure financial performance by achieving business plan targets;
- Championing innovation and demonstrating technical leadership; and
- Working closely with, and reporting to, the KSA Infrastructure Business Line Director (BLD)on securing new projects and manage performance of a portfolio of projects
Financial Performance
- Ensure financial performance by achieving business plan targets through winning work, and identifying and implementing operating efficiencies within the Infrastructure market sector.
- Provide support to the KSA operation in cash collections and working capital management, as appropriate.
- Review staff utilization and ensure that necessary changes are being implemented to maximize operational efficiency.
Project Delivery
- Promote and enhance the KSA profile through innovative solutions, thought leadership and active participation with the clients and stakeholders in the project delivery process.
- Review the project delivery process, and ensure that effective work planning and project control systems are being implemented.
- Review with the KSA Business Director the technical and financial performance of the Infrastructure sector projects on a regular basis, and ensure that necessary measures are being implemented to ensure profitable performance
Business Development
- Support strategic business development activities by identifying, pursuing and capturing strategic Infrastructure opportunities that are crucial to developing the KSA business beyond its current offering.
- Help prepare the KSA Infrastructure strategic plan, in collaboration with the KSA BLD, CEO and COO, and ensure alignment with the overall strategic planning process.
People
- Support management of resources and redeployment where applicable.
- Ensure engagement and continuous development of staff within the Infrastructure division
- Report annually on the performance of staff, in collaboration with the BLD, CEO, COO, and HR.
Personal Development
- Demonstrate a positive and growth-oriented approach to leadership - building on strengths and provide coaching for direct reports
PROFILE:
BSc in Civil Engineering from a reputable university
Membership of professional organization (e.g. CEng, MICE, PE or equivalent)
Minimum 20 years experience in design and management of infrastructure projects with minimum 8 years in project and business management
HARD SKILLS:
- In depth technical experience in Infrastructure projects including:
- Masterplan Infrastructure Design, road/transport design
- Good Understanding of civil structures design, dry and wet utilities design and full cycle of infrastructure design process
- Excellent managerial skills
- Experience in projects bidding process
- Contract administration experience
- Project commercial management experience
SOFT SKILLS:
- Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic is highly desirable)
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills
- Client facing
- Team leadership
- High ethical values
- Flexibility to travel within KSA
- MS Office software experience including Excel, PPT, Word as a minimum
Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.
