Rail Systems Unit Manager

Job title: Rail Systems Unit Manager

About the Role As Rail Systems Unit Manager in Cairo, you’ll be the technical owner for critical rail systems and lead lifecycle management, maintenance optimization, and performance monitoring. You’ll work with CBTC Signalling, Telecommunications, Platform Screen Doors (PSD), SCADA, and Automatic Fare Collection (AFC), collaborating with operations, maintenance, and project management teams to ensure safety, efficiency, and reliability.

What You'll Do

• Acting as the technical owner for key rail systems, ensuring their lifecycle management, operation, and maintenance.
• Planning, supervising, and optimizing preventive, corrective, and overhaul maintenance activities.
• Establishing structured failure reporting and conducting root cause analysis to develop actionable improvements.
• Leading and developing a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Optimizing the management of spare parts, tools, and consumables to ensure operational readiness.
• Coordinating effectively across operational interfaces and supporting project milestones and performance targets.
• Ensuring strict adherence to safety, quality, and compliance standards while promoting a zero-incident safety culture.
• Monitoring system performance, defining KPIs, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Telecommunications Engineering.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in railway/metro/monorail systems.
• Knowledge of CBTC, telecommunications, SCADA, PSD, or AFC systems.
• Familiarity with maintenance and asset management best practices.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in failure analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making under operational pressure.
• Knowledge of rail safety and quality standards.

Nice to Have

• PMP or CMRP certification preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Career development opportunities and learning programs through our award-winning training.
• A dynamic and inclusive working environment with collaboration across transverse teams.
• Contributions to innovative projects that shape the future of transportation.
• Investment in your development through award-winning learning opportunities.
• Potential for progression toward senior leadership roles or specialized technical positions.
• We value our people and you’ll have pride stepping onto our trains with family and friends.