Functions
Our client is a leader in the railway industry. We are seeking a Rail Depot Maintenance Manager to lead the project and the team based out of the Middle East (flexible). This is a senior level position and you will be responsible for leading a large team of professionals and maintaining excellent relations with clients at the highest levels.
* Reporting to the Country Manager, you will be responsible for planning the necessary monitoring milestones and fulfilment of the objectives set.
* Planning of human resources and necessary materials.
* Technical monitoring of trains along with financial planning.
* Responsibility for direct and indirect reports of a multidisciplinary team comprised of engineers, team leaders, technicians, and workshop staff.
* Ensuring the team is resourced, motivated and organized to deliver on all established KPIs.
* Meeting all contractually established KPIs and managing/defending any technical problems or contract penalties with the client.
* Planning and monitoring of corrective maintenance programs and train modifications.
* Leading any corrective maintenance programs of the workshop equipment.
* Ensuring that the fleet maintenance regime is certificated and compliant with all relevant legislation.
Requisites
* A qualified Engineer with at least 10 years’ experience in the Rail sector.
* Fully proficient in spoken and written English. Knowledge of any other languages such as Arabic would be a real plus.
* Previous management experience in relevant similar roles involving the maintenance and overhaul of safety critical systems/equipment in a rail operational environment.
* Solid project management experience with multiple internal and external stakeholders is essential.
* Up to date and proven engineering/technical knowledge of rolling stock systems and maintenance policies/practices and a deep knowledge of rail industry legislation.
* You will be a proven leader with well-honed communication skills and a strong orientation to both results and client satisfaction.
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