Senior Interface Manager

Qiddiya Investment Company

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Ref: PP000-39027

Job description / Role

Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
General Management
Company Industry
Transport, Distribution & Logistics

Description

The Senior Interface Manager Grand Central Station (GCS) will oversee and manage interface-related activities across the project and mobility modes, ensuring seamless technical coordination between multiple stakeholders, disciplines, and contractors.

The role will report to the Integration Director and requires a highly technical interface manager with extensive metro and rail interface and integration experience. The role is critical to ensuring the successful integration of design, construction, and operational elements of the Grand Central Station Project within Qiddiya city.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical interface and integration management. The role will commence in the planning and design period; however, a knowledge of the requirements and processes required to plan and implement sub-system, system integration testing, and T&C across multiple mobility modes is essential. The candidate must have exceptional communication skills and the ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement an interface management strategy, processes, and requirements to ensure effective design, procure, and construct the project. Managing stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, and internal teams.
  • Identify, document, and resolve interface issues across design, construction, and operational phases.
  • Maintain a comprehensive interface register to track and manage all interface points.
  • Act as the point of contact for interface-related matters, facilitating communication between various project teams and external stakeholders.
  • Organize and lead interface workshops, meetings, and reviews to align all parties on project goals and deliverables.
  • Identify potential interface risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project delays and cost overruns.
  • Monitor and report on interface-related risks, issues, and progress to senior leadership.
  • Collaborate with design and construction teams to ensure technical compatibility and alignment across all project components.
  • Provide expert guidance on interface requirements, standards, and best practices.
  • Prepare regular reports on interface management activities, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
  • Ensure all interface agreements and documentation are maintained and updated throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Requirements

    Qualifications:
    Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent.

    Experience:
    Minimum of 15 years’ experience in interface and integration management, stakeholder leadership, community engagement, or related fields, preferably in transport or large infrastructure projects.
    Proven experience advising senior leaders while working on complex, multi-disciplinary projects, preferably in the Middle East or GCC region.
    Strong working knowledge of Saudi Arabian regulatory and government frameworks and Vision 2030 priorities.

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