Smart City Manager

Job description / Role

Job description

AtkinsRu00e9alis are looking for a smart cities manager for a giga mixed-use project based in Riyadh, which encompasses public realm, urban infrastructure elements, high-end residential and cultural assets. The project is currently pending imminent award.

About AtkinsRu00e9alis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRu00e9alis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory and environmental services, intelligent networks and cybersecurity, design and engineering, procurement, project and construction management, operations and maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as engineering services, nuclear and capital.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of digital transformation and smart city projects across the region. Develop analysis, run and engage client teams and stakeholders, and deliver high-quality work products.
Provide technical and expert support in the design and preparation of particular actions and inclusive urban development/future city processes.
Offer innovative approaches to future city actions by developing smart city masterplans and processes, based on global trends but considering local contexts, demands and place-sourced opportunities.
Identify traditional urban infrastructure assets (both physical and social) and enhance these with elements of future technology urban infrastructure assets including datasets, networks, connected devices, and sensors, for future smart services and applications.
Work alongside our land use and built environment master planning and urban design teams to identify a portfolio of smart city solutions with potential to improve the quality of life and address dimensions such as smart economy, smart environment, net zero agenda, smart living, smart mobility, smart people and smart governance.
Establish relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels to cultivate and manage business development opportunities and to be able to develop the appropriate business case and next steps to project realisation.

Required skills and expertise

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, engineering, computer science or related fields; master's preferred from an accredited international university.
• Experienced in all phases of digital transformation and smart city projects with more than 15 years.
• Familiar with master planning, urban design processes, ICT systems and sustainability frameworks (e.g. LEED, ISO 37120).
• Experience in developing digital strategies and implementing digital transformation in large organisations.
• Proven ability to work in a customer-facing/consulting environment.
• Experience leading projects through all phases of the lifecycle.
• Strong appreciation of the smart cities landscape in the Middle East and have networks within the supply chain/vendor environment.
• Strong analytical skills, creativity and communication skills to encourage clients to execute their digital roadmap.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Manage and mentor individuals and teams.
• Play an active role in supporting our company values including ED&I, safety, integrity and collaboration.

Why choose AtkinsRu00e9alis?

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Paid annual leave.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation and housing allowances.
• Employee wellbeing program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

AtkinsRu00e9alis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applicants equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.

At AtkinsRu00e9alis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.