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Director, Systems and Rolling Stock

Parsons · Riyadh

Full-timeOn-siteSenior3 Sept 2026
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Parsons is seeking a Director of Systems and Rolling Stock in Riyadh to lead the technical vision for a fully automated (GoA4) driverless rail system. The role oversees system integrity across design, procurement and integration while coordinating with developers and consultants to ensure safety and performance.

Key responsibilities

  • Act as technical authority for all rail sub-systems including GoA4 signaling, rolling stock and depot equipment.
  • Lead integration of rail infrastructure with developer master-planned sectors and built interfaces.
  • Ensure adoption of modern automated rail technologies suited to local environmental conditions.
  • Manage international engineering consultants, PMOs and specialized operators to meet deliverables.
  • Establish technical review gateways, safety assurance (RAMS), and configuration control processes.
  • Identify technical risks and run value engineering to optimise capital expenditure and performance.
  • Coordinate with real estate and development teams on alignment, station footprints and utilities.
  • Resolve complex technical interface conflicts between transit systems and real estate assets.

Requirements

  • Minimum 20 years in major rail infrastructure projects.
  • At least 5 years in senior leadership client-side or major PM consultancy role.
  • Proven delivery of fully automated driverless systems (GoA4 / CBTC).
  • Deep knowledge of rolling stock procurement, integration, and depot automation.
  • Experience in developer-led or large multi-stakeholder giga-projects.
  • Skilled in managing Tier 1 international engineering and design consultants.
  • Bachelor’s in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or Systems Engineering; master’s/credentials advantageous.
  • Familiarity with Saudi/GCC regulatory, environmental and supply chain conditions preferred.

Skills

CBTCSystems engineeringRolling stock procurementSystems integrationRAMSInterface managementRisk & value engineeringStakeholder coordinationConfiguration managementProject governance

Source: Workday. Last checked as open: 13 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.

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