Design Manager – ITS

Title:Design Manager – ITSDesign Manager – ITSLOCATIONAbu Dhabi, UAETHE ROLEReporting directly to the Senior Design Manager, the Design Manager (ITS) will be required to provide input to the senior management on design delivery related matters and be fully responsible for the successful delivery of their assigned services and/or project component, for the duration of the Services. The Design Manager (ITS) will work in coordination with the project management team to ensure the project's design stage objectives are met.project descriptionAs a Design Manager (ITS) within our PMC team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping Abu Dhabi's future transportation infrastructure. You'll oversee the implementation of advanced traffic management systems, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and connected vehicle technologies to optimize traffic flow, enhance safety, and improve the overall mobility experience for residents and visitors. Your expertise will be essential in designing, integrating, and maintaining these innovative systems, ensuring that Abu Dhabi remains a global leader in sustainable urban development.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESConduct design reviews and provide technical guidance to the teamEnsure the design aligns with client requirements, and is in compliance with current UAE legislation, industry standards and specifications where appropriateManage all aspects of the roads design production process to ensure the overall design is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of program’s strategic objectivesParticipate in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to manage the design and its approval, across the project stakeholdersAssist the Senior Design Manager in the preparation of a detailed project plan, as part of the Project Management Plan, for the roads design phases of the programManage the day-to-day ITS design monitoring activities and resources and actively participate in the design team meetingsEnsure that all roads design related project KPIs, targets, directions and instructions are communicated to all relevant project stakeholders in a clear and timely mannerProvide status reporting regarding ITS design milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadershipCoordination between other disciplinesParticipate and/or drive feasibility studies, vendor selections and proposals for evaluation by appropriate key stakeholdersAct as an internal quality control check for the ITS design documentationEnsure that designs are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standardsManage design issues and risks to mitigate impact to baseline programExtensive understanding of project and program management principles, methods and techniquesEXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEBSc in Civil Engineering, Traffic / Transport Planning or a closely related fieldDesign of infrastructure projects within a Consulting environment in Abu DhabiMinimum of 10 years overall experienceMinimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar roleMinimum of 5 years working in Middle EastA deep understanding of ITS and Traffic Management principles and systems, as well as local regulations related to road and highway design in Abu DhabiExcellent report writing and communication skillsProficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD and other industry standard software as applicable to roleExhibit exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholdersA high standard of spoken and written English, Arabic speaking advantageousStrong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize competing demandsCOMPETENCIESLeadershipEnergeticMotivatedInterpersonal and communication skillsAccepts responsibilityPlanning & organisingHSE Awareness