Smart Mobility Planner

Job description / Role

Smart Mobility Planner

Job Summary

Perform professional specialized mobility planning tasks and studies and participate in developing and updating integrated smart mobility policies, plans and systems for Client.

Accountabilities

• Prepare short, medium- and long-term plans to improve the city’s flexible public transport
• Introduce creative approaches to dealing with complex transport issues
• Lead a technical area of expertise and proactively contribute to Client’s growth
• Develop initiatives to improve the efficiency of the public transport and mobility network.
• Conduct specialized studies and prepare technical reports on issues related to public transport
• Participate in conducting studies to regulate and integrate emerging areas of Smart Mobility.
• Study and evaluate the impact of different mobility modes which can enhance the optimization,
• Assess and make recommendations regarding the readiness to keep up with public transport
• Study the technological advances and innovations and guarantee sustainability.
• Study the role of sharing economy (car sharing, bicycle sharing, ride sourcing/ride-hailing.)
• Plan high-tech, demand-responsive services (on-demand scheduling & flexible routing).
• Make recommendations regarding smart services & mobile applications for public transportation.
• Conduct international benchmarking and studies related to global Smart Mobility planning trends.
• Undertake reviews and investigations of operational matters and prepare reports as requested.
• Use knowledge around Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, flexible/demand- responsive transport services, shared economy, point-to-point transport modes, etc.).

Requirements

Qualifications

• Must have a Master in Transportation Planning or Engineering from a recognized University, Ph.D. is a plus.
Additional Skills
• Fluent in Arabic and English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Excellent knowledge of transportation scenario evaluation tools and procedures.
• Familiarity with current and emerging best practices related to the planning, design, delivery and operation of Smart Mobility solutions.
• Data manipulation and proficiency in the use of relevant software.
• Computer Literate.

About the Company

Trans Skills LLC is a transportation-focused recruitment, manpower supply, and training company dedicated to serving the GCC region. We are currently concentrating on recruiting as well as sourcing and supplying medium to senior level railway, aviation, land transportation and maritime professionals. Whatever experience and skills your company requires, Trans Skills will be able to supply the right personnel needed to provide the quality service you require.

We would like to pride ourselves on being ready and able to supply your organization with professionals across the various disciplines of transportation.

Trans Skills is a wholly owned subsidiary of Alserkal Group.