ISR Training Manager

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in training management to a cutting-edge rail project. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and dynamic team, committed to delivering excellence and innovation.

You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of the ISR training package for the Riyadh Metro Line 2 (Red Line) extension. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (including the customer, consortium partners, Operations and Maintenance entities, project teams, suppliers, and ISR stakeholders), oversee the development and execution of training programs, and ensure alignment with project milestones and quality standards.

You’ll specifically take care of defining the training strategy and managing the Transfer of Technology (ToT) process, but also coordinate the preparation, delivery, and follow-up of training activities.

We’ll look to you for:

Defining a contract-compliant training strategy that incorporates Transfer of Technology (ToT) requirements

Conducting training needs assessments and creating tailored training plans

Forecasting and organizing the required facilities, materials, and digital equipment

Coordinating the preparation, production, and distribution of training documents and materials

Evaluating trainees, confirming qualifications, and maintaining accurate training records

Building, updating, and managing the training schedule

Monitoring compliance with contractual, safety, quality, and project requirements

Identifying risks and implementing mitigation and recovery actions

Tracking training costs and resource utilization against the approved budget

Collecting feedback and analyzing training performance to drive continuous improvement

Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from mundane daily routines

Work with new security standards for rail signalling

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues

Contribute to innovative and impactful projects

Utilize our flexible and inclusive working environment

Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning programs

Progress towards senior leadership or subject matter expert roles

Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

University or engineering degree

Background or experience in railway systems

Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods (e.g., mentoring, coaching, on-the-job or classroom training, e-learning, workshops, simulations)

Experience in training execution and the use of training tools

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Fluency in English (Arabic is a plus)

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams

Pedagogical skills and a transparent communication style

Demonstrated autonomy, accountability, and organizational skills

Proactivity, adaptability, and resilience in a dynamic environment

Experience designing, developing, and delivering training programs (10+ years preferred)

Experience interfacing with Metro/Tram/Monorail Operations and Maintenance Entities (5+ years preferred)

Involvement in a turnkey urban transport system project as a training manager (5+ years preferred)