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Senior Performance Manager

Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Bristol, Bristol, England, United Kingdom | Madinah, Saudi Arabia

Overview

The Senior Performance Manager is responsible for leading performance monitoring and driving operational excellence across metro Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities. This role focuses on analyzing operational metrics, ensuring contractors meet contractual performance requirements, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the Employer's'objectives. The position requires extensive experience in performance management, particularly within driverless metro systems, and the ability to evaluate KPIs, identify deviations, and ensure corrective measures are effectively implemented. The Senior Performance Manager also plays a key role in planning, auditing, and reporting performance outcomes while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance overall system efficiency.

Your role

  • Lead performance monitoring and evaluation of O&M Contractors against contractual requirements

  • Track, analyze, and report operational performance metrics and KPIs

  • Identify deviations from targeted performance levels and recommend corrective actions

  • Ensure O&M Contractors propose and implement effective performance improvement measures

  • Monitor, audit, and report on the KPI regime and compliance levels

  • Develop performance frameworks, dashboards, and reporting systems

  • Oversee operations planning, especially within driverless metro environments

  • Conduct performance reviews and audits across all operational areas

  • Coordinate with contractors and stakeholders to improve service delivery and efficiency

  • Provide data-driven insights to support decision-making and strategic improvements

  • Ensure alignment of operational performance with Employer's'objectives

  • Prepare and present performance reports to senior management and stakeholders

Transportation Project & Programme Management

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-155518

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field

  • Minimum 15 years of experience in performance management or operations

  • Strong experience in monitoring and managing KPIs within large infrastructure or railway projects

  • Proven experience in driverless metro or automated transit systems

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

  • Experience in operations planning and performance improvement strategies

  • Ability to evaluate complex performance data and implement corrective actions

  • Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills

  • Excellent communication, presentation, and reporting abilities

  • Proficiency in performance management tools and data analysis

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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