Program Management Director, Rail & Transit
Core
Senior leader responsible for overall strategy, governance, delivery, and successful outcomes of large, complex rail and transit programs, ensuring alignment with client objectives and regulatory requirements.
Role type
Senior IC program management director (rail infrastructure)
Builds
Major rail infrastructure investments and operational readiness
Domain
Rail & Transit infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic program leadership, multidisciplinary team management, safety excellence, regulatory compliance, commercial management, stakeholder engagement, risk management, innovation leadership
Preferred skills
PgMP/PMP/APM RPP/CCM certification, Chartered/Professional Engineer registration, executive leadership of multi-billion-dollar programs, systems integration expertise, PPP/EPC contract management
Technologies
BIM, digital engineering, data analytics
Responsibilities
Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for major rail programs; Establish integrated program management frameworks covering engineering, construction, and operations; Oversee systems integration across track, signaling, and rolling stock; Serve as senior safety leader ensuring regulatory compliance; Build trusted relationships with senior client executives and government agencies; Provide executive oversight of commercial strategy, contracts, and budgets; Champion innovation and mentor senior program leaders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC