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Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Overview

The Performance Expert is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting operational performance across transportation services to ensure compliance with Employer requirements and contractual obligations. The role supports the Performance Manager in establishing performance frameworks, measuring key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying operational trends, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The Performance Expert works closely with operators, contractors, and stakeholders to evaluate service delivery performance, verify data accuracy, and provide actionable insights that enhance operational efficiency, reliability, customer experience, and overall service quality. The position requires strong analytical capabilities, experience in performance management within transportation environments, and the ability to transform operational data into meaningful business intelligence.

Your role

  • Monitor operational performance against established KPIs, service levels, and contractual obligations.

  • Collect, validate, and analyze performance data from operators and service providers.

  • Track performance trends and identify deviations from agreed targets.

  • Support the development and implementation of performance measurement frameworks.

  • Conduct performance audits and assessments to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.

  • Prepare performance scorecards and benchmark operational results against industry standards.

  • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reviews.

  • Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend improvement initiatives.

  • Conduct root cause analysis for performance issues and recurring service disruptions.

  • Support the development and monitoring of corrective and preventive action plans.

  • Assess the effectiveness of improvement initiatives and recommend further enhancements.

  • Analyze reliability, availability, maintainability, and operational performance indicators.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement programs aimed at enhancing service quality and operational efficiency.

  • Review operational datasets to ensure data integrity, consistency, and accuracy.

  • Develop and maintain performance dashboards, reports, and analytical tools.

  • Generate regular performance reports for the Employer, management team, and stakeholders.

  • Support the automation and digitalization of performance monitoring processes.

  • Consolidate data from multiple sources and present actionable insights.

  • Utilize business intelligence tools to support performance analysis and decision-making.

  • Support monitoring of operator and contractor compliance with contractual KPIs and service requirements.

  • Review contractor submissions, performance reports, and supporting evidence.

  • Identify contractual performance risks and escalate issues where required.

  • Assist in preparing performance assessments for contract management purposes.

  • Ensure adherence to relevant regulatory, operational, and safety performance standards.

  • Liaise with operators, contractors, and internal departments to resolve performance-related issues.

  • Participate in performance review meetings, workshops, and governance forums.

  • Support the Employer in evaluating contractor performance and service quality.

  • Present analytical findings and recommendations to management and project stakeholders.

  • Foster collaboration across technical, operational, and commercial teams to achieve performance objectives.

Project & Programme Management

Location

Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-157022

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Transportation, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Statistics, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

  • Professional certifications in Performance Management, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, or Project Management are advantageous.

  • Minimum 7–10 years of experience in performance management, operations analysis, or service performance monitoring.

  • Experience within transportation, public transport, mobility, rail, metro, bus, aviation, or large infrastructure projects is preferred.

  • Demonstrated experience in KPI management, performance reporting, and operational analytics.

  • Experience working in client-side, consultancy, operator, or transportation authority environments is desirable.

  • Familiarity with performance-based contracts and service-level agreements (SLAs).

  • Strong knowledge of KPI frameworks and performance management methodologies.

  • Experience in operational performance analysis and reporting.

  • Knowledge of transportation operations and service delivery environments.

  • Proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, Excel, or similar data visualization and reporting tools.

  • Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.

  • Understanding of reliability and operational performance concepts.

  • Experience in managing large datasets and producing executive-level reports.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Tax-free salary.

  • Life insurance coverage.

  • Medical insurance.

  • Annual leave balance.

  • Company gratuity scheme.

  • Discretionary bonus program.

  • Annual flight contribution.

  • Transportation & housing allowances.

  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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