Systems Manager - Abu Qir Metro Project

About the role

Egis Group is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Systems Manager to join its Contract Management and Construction Supervision team for the Abu Qir Metro project in Egypt. You will lead the systems team and oversee the design review, procurement, installation and commissioning of critical metro infrastructure systems, managing complex multi-disciplinary teams while keeping quality, safety and schedule standards high.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Systems Team, build strong client relationships and ensure on-time delivery with superior quality and safety.
• Review and approve design documents, drawings, installation method statements, O&M manuals and training documentation, and evaluate and approve OEM vendors against contract quality, safety and performance requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance against schedules and deliverables, identify technical and programmatic risks and implement corrective actions.
• Lead systems activities through the full project lifecycle: Safety Case development, FAT, installation, testing and commissioning (T&C), SAT, operator training, systems integration and trial operations.
• Work closely with the Engineering Manager and Systems Integration/Interface Manager to integrate Depot Equipment, Rolling Stock, Signalling, Telecommunications, AFC, PSD, Power Supply and Track.
• Deputize for the Project Manager and represent the systems function in governance meetings and client interactions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 20 years of overall professional experience in metro or rail transit systems.
• At least 10 years in systems engineering, design and implementation within the metro/rail industry.
• At least 5 years directly managing and implementing CBTC metro projects.
• Proven track record of leading systems activities to the successful commissioning of at least one complete metro line.
• Excellent communication, coordination and presentation skills, and strong project management and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Metro systems architecture, including signalling, telecommunications, AFC, power supply, rolling stock and depot equipment.
• Safety requirements and international standards such as EN 50126, EN 50128 and EN 50129.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Preferred: FAT, SAT and commissioning protocols, experience on international metro projects, and knowledge of safety case development and risk management.