Senior ITS Engineer / ITS Specialist - Program Manager
Summary
Program-manager role coordinating Ashghal's Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and tunnels projects in Doha: program governance and reporting, stakeholder and contract management, contractor compliance with Qatar ITS standards, and integrating tunnels/new roads into the Road Management Center. Requires an engineering degree plus 18+ years' experience, 10 in ITS.
Jobs in Brief:
- Responsibility for coordinating the ROMD projects as a programme, ensuring project and operational interdependencies are communicated and managed, progress reporting isconsistent and programme level governance is in place across the ITS & tunnels section
- Responsibility for preparing and presenting programme updates for Ashghal Senior Managers and key Stakeholders
- Responsibility for the programme level coordination of stakeholder communications.
- Responsibility for managing the implementation and integration of ROMD ITS projects and coordinating the integration and handover of Ashghal Project Affairs ITS projects intooperation/maintenance
- Coordinating the contractual management of ITS projects, ensuring contract related reports, data and information are supplied to other Ashghal departments in a timely manner
- Coordinate the integration of tunnels and new roads into the management of the RMC, consolidating operations and making sure training is available for new features andsoftware
- Manage the required activities associated with projects (investigation, analysis and design) in line with project requirements to ensure effective programme delivery.
- Monitor contractor compliance with the Qatar national ITS Standards, Specifications and deployment guide
- Prepare and register all relevant documentation and design reports and ensuring that all documentation is accurate and received within the system held by Ashghal.
- Work in collaboration with other disciplines to ensure the integrity of the overall design of the project.
- Lead the resolution of technical issues, such as substandard products, on projects and providing technical guidance to other team members
- Maintain on-going communication with relevant stakeholders and sub-contractors to build relationships and communication networks ensuring quality of service.
- Identify key trends and provide suggestions for improving ITS/ Tunnels System performance and capabilities
- Work under minimum supervision and competent to check the work of others and supervise less experienced or junior staff
- Keep up to date with industry best practice and apply best practice to ensure professional development
- Adhere to Health and Safety policy and procedures and comply with new work instructions
- Perform other duties / tasks as required
- Ensure adherence to Health and Safety Policy and Procedures and comply with any new work instructions
Qualification:
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other relevant subject
- Certifications obtained from North America, Western Europe, Australia, or other internationally recognized countries
- Chartered Membership in Engineering or relevant professional body would be an advantage
Experience:
- Minimum of 18 years’ cumulative experience in a relevant field.
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in ITS area including ITS planning, deployment, procurement, Control Room operations, systems integration and optimisation
- Ability to establish strong working relationships with key stakeholders
- Ability to influence and engage staff at all levels within the organization
- Competent in Microsoft Office Packages
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English is essential