Senior Project Director - Rail

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia on site Until 9/18/2026 18+ years exp First posted July 20, 2026 Last posted July 20, 2026
Job description

Jasara is a program management company established as a joint venture between Aramco, Jacobs, and the Public Investment Fund, with a clear ambition to help drive sustainable development and innovation across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Working at the intersection of major infrastructure, strategic advisory, and long-term national transformation, Jasara supports complex programs that shape how communities connect, move, and grow.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of Jasara's presence in the rail and transit sector. As Senior Project Director - Rail, you will help shape strategy, strengthen client relationships, and support the development of high-impact infrastructure programs within a dynamic and evolving market.

Responsibilities

  • Drive business growth, client engagement, and strategic development within the rail and transit sector.
  • Identify opportunities and lead pursuits across major rail and transit programs.
  • Build relationships with key stakeholders across clients, partners, and the broader project ecosystem.
  • Support the successful delivery of rail infrastructure programs and projects.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Strong experience in the KSA market.
  • Experience with PPP or EPC contract management, claims and commercial oversight, or translating bid strategy into delivery execution.
  • Proven success winning pursuits and developing strategic growth plans.
  • Experience engaging with ministries and transport authorities, executive sponsors at Saudi Arabian Railway, major public-sector clients, or JV and delivery partners.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 18+ years leading major rail or transit infrastructure programs, ideally including metro programs, Saudi Arabian Railway programs, multi-billion SAR portfolios, multi-line networks, or full program oversight from pursuit through delivery.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field; an advanced degree in engineering or a related field is a plus.
  • Deep knowledge of rail project delivery, governance, and commercial management.
About this role

Summary

Lead and manage large rail infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia, build client relationships, and drive business growth.

Job title

Senior Project Director - Rail

Experience level

18+ years

Minimum experience

18+ years exp

Industry

infrastructure

Location requirements

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

rail project deliverygovernancecommercial managementclient engagement

Preferred skills

metrorailSaudi Arabian Railwaymulti-billion SAR portfoliosprogram oversight

Specializations

railtransitPPPEPCinfrastructure
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Riyadh Saudi Arabia

On-site City