Description
Dear Sir or Madam,I am currently looking for an Operation Manager (m/f/d) in freelance for a renowned company in the railway sector.
The project:
- Contract type: Freelance
- Time Frame: Jan 2024 - Dec + 12 months)
- Work location: on-site in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Workload: Full-time
- Project language: English
- Travel costs will generally be covered by the client (upon agreement with the client)
- Hotel costs are to be covered by the consultant.
Targets and responsibilities:
- Shadow existing operations manager
- Control the Contractors' operation (compliance with plans)
- Control the Contractors' service delivery (compliance with KPIs)
- Support and advice to the client with regards to changes in the operation and service
- Development and execution of knowledge transfer for all railway operation related disciplines
- Leading a team of three discipline heads (planning, train operation, station operation)
Tasks:
- Review the processes and activities that underpin the effective and efficient management of the HHR operations functions to enable the efficient and safe movement of trains, coordinating various departments, and implementing strategies to optimize service delivery.
- Develop recommendations in relation to strategic direction and process improvement to the rail operations
- Support the product and portfolio management to facilitate the achievement of operational business objectives in line with the vision and mission of SAR
- Oversee the implementation of operational policies, procedures, and standards.
- Monitor and analyze operational data to improve efficiency and performance.
- Coordinate with Level 3 Key Personnel heads to ensure seamless operations across all areas.
- Address operational challenges and implement solutions to enhance service quality.
- Assess compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies and provide recommendations where relevant.
- Prepare monthly performance reports of the Operations Business Unit activities, highlight any immediate recommendations and plans to resolve
Qualifications:
- Project management skills
- Railway Operation background (passenger highspeed or long distance intercity)
- academic degree: B.Sc. Engineering
- 10 years Rail Industry experience
- 10 years leadership experience
- 5 years in a similar position
- International experience, preference GCC
If you are interested, please contact Larisa Bazyl via l.bazyl[at]sthree[dot]com indicating your earliest possible start date and your hourly rate expectations. Additionally, please send me your current CV in Word/PDF format as well as an excerpt of relevant project experiences.