ISR Training Manager

Job description

Responsible for delivering the ISR training package for Riyadh Metro Line 2 (Red Line) extension and managing the Transfer of Technology process. Works closely with customer, consortium partners, operations and maintenance entities, project teams, suppliers and ISR stakeholders to align training with project milestones and quality standards. Duties include defining a contract‑compliant training strategy, conducting training needs assessments, creating training plans, forecasting facilities and digital equipment, preparing and distributing training documents, evaluating trainees and maintaining qualification records, managing the training schedule, ensuring compliance with contractual, safety and quality requirements, identifying risks and implementing mitigation actions, tracking training costs against budget, and gathering feedback for continuous improvement

Requirements

• University or engineering degree
• background or experience in railway systems
• familiarity with traditional and modern training methods such as mentoring, on‑the‑job or classroom training, e‑learning, workshops, simulations
• experience in training execution and use of training tools
• proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• fluency in English (Arabic a plus)
• strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence and collaborate
• pedagogical skills and 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)

Skills