Operations Lead

Date:  Oct 17, 2025
Location: 

Dubaï, AE, 114190

Brand:  KEOLIS
Contract Type:  Permanent contract

To effectively manage and coordinate the operations interfaces within the Keolis MHI Metro Project between Operations, Maintenance, and RTA functions. The role ensures seamless communication, alignment, and compliance with contractual, technical, and operational standards to achieve service reliability, safety, and performance excellence

 

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic

 

  • Support the development and implementation of operational readiness strategies in alignment with project milestones and concession objectives.
  • Contribute to operational risk management by identifying potential impacts on safety, performance, and service delivery.
  • Contribute to strategic decision-making by providing expert insights on operations coordination, and performance improvement

 

 

Financial

 

  • Support cost optimization through effective interface planning and coordination to minimize downtime and rework.
  • Ensure adherence to maintenance budgets and resource utilization in alignment with approved financial plans.
  • Identify efficiency improvements that contribute to long-term operational cost savings

 

Stakeholder / Customer 

 

  • Serve as the primary liaison between Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality & Assurance, and external stakeholders to ensure smooth collaboration and information flow.
  • Represent the department in technical, operational and interface-related meetings with regulatory authorities, contractors, and client representatives

 

Operational

 

  • Coordinate system interface activities between operations teams to ensure compliance with contractual and operational requirements.
  • Develop, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), evacuation plans, and operations bulletins.
  • Oversee operations assurance in collaboration with relevant departments.
  • Ensure timely resolution of operational issues affecting system performance, reliability, or safety

 

     Capability/People

 

  • Ensure operations personnel are trained, certified, and competent in interface and maintenance management processes.
  • Provide mentorship, operational guidance, and continuous improvement initiatives within the team

 

     Dimensions

 

  • Direct management of operations interface processes and coordination activities.
  • Oversight of performance KPIs.
  • Collaboration with multiple departments including Operations Control Centre, Maintenance Planning,and Technical Support.
  • Office environment: occasional travel to depots or operational sites may be required.

 

MINIMUM QUAIFICATIONS

 

Min.

Required

Desirable

Education

  1. Degree holder or high diploma of post-secondary education in a related discipline and/or relevant professional qualification.

 

 

Experience

  1. Minimum experience within the rail industry, preferably in operations or maintenance functions.
  2. A thorough understanding of operational safety rules and regulations.
  3. Strong knowledge of metro operations systems, preferably stations, and Operations Control Centre (OCC) functions.

 

 

  1. Experience in metro or tram interface management or supervisory roles.
  2. Background in maintenance planning, configuration control, or reliability engineering.
  3. Hands-on experience in incident management and service recovery within a regulated railway environment.
  4. Exposure to performance regime management and KPI-driven operational improvement.
  5. Prior experience working with government authorities, regulatory bodies, or external stakeholders in the rail industry.

Skills / Training

  1. Comprehensive system knowledge with a strong understanding of metro systems and Operations Control Centre (OCC) and/or stations functions.
  2. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and IT proficiency with the ability to manage complex systems.
  3. Effective communication and coordination skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  4. Strong organizational and planning skills, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
  5. Proven leadership and team management/supervisory skills to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
  6. Customer and stakeholder engagement skills with clear communication during service disruptions.
  7. Ability to work under pressure, take initiative, and adapt to dynamic operational conditions.
  8. Fluent in English (spoken and written).
  1. Valid driving license with good driving skills and field experience.
  2. Working understanding of station, and control room functions.
  3. Understanding of factors affecting service quality, safety, and customer needs.
  4. Knowledge of performance regime requirements and operational performance management.
  5. Decisive and capable of working under pressure, taking command during incidents, and coordinating resources effectively.
  6. Proficiency in additional languages (e.g., Arabic) would be an advantage.

 

  


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