Systems Assurance Manager

Job description / Role

• To manage the Systems Assurance (including Safety, RAM, Fire & Life Safety integration and EMC safety-related issues) activities, with a focus on the delivery of Qatar Rail’s Long Distance projects in accordance with Qatar Rail System Assurance requirements, in order to ensure the delivery of an integrated Railway network fit for acceptance by Qatar Rail and the Safety Regulatory Authority within the Ministry of Transport (MoT).
• Set out the Systems Assurance framework and requirements for the Long Distance projects delivery in accordance with the applicable Safety Regulations, Standards and Company Policies.
• Ensure that the Systems Assurance framework is followed for the delivery of the projects throughout the project Life Cycle, in order to meet the Systems Assurance Requirements for the respective projects.
• Supervise and monitor the Systems Assurance activities including the Contractor’s submissions and their review as required to comply with the System Assurance Requirements, the Hazard Log Management process and Hazard Review Panel coordination, the integration between the Contractors and/or Third Parties into the Safety Management process, the production of the Network Engineering Safety Cases and obtention of ISA No Objection and Safety Acceptance of the Infrastructure Safety Cases.

• Proven experience in a similar System Assurance role in large scale Rail projects with Civil, MEP and System background, with a minimum of 10 years' experience.
• A good working background of Rail Industry from developed Countries including experience in RAMS and acceptance / approval processes is essential, minimum 10 years.
• Thorough knowledge of Common Safety Methods and EN50126, EN50128, EN50129 and EN61508 is essential.
• Knowledge of software (safety critical systems related) would be a distinct advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Pioneering spirit and personal initiative.
• Team player mentality and flexibility.

About the Company

Qatar Project Management (QPM) is an independent subsidiary of Barwa Real Estate Development Company that provides expertise in Project Management, Design Management, Construction Management, and Contract Administration together with other associated Project Management functions. Established in 2008, QPM is centralized platform for provision of Project Management services to Barwa and Qatari Diar as well as local and international markets. QPM provides these services through an in-house team of highly-skilled, motivated, and qualified professionals supported by state-of-the-art information technology and highly-effective Project Management systems.