Masterplanning Lead (Deputy Team Lead)

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

We are looking for Program Director-Urban Planner for PMO project to be based at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.He will be responsible for the overall success of project.He will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of Project, ensuring they align with the organization's strategic goals and objectives.The Project Director – Urban Planner leads the planning and delivery of urban development projects within the PMO framework. This role bridges urban planning principles with project execution strategies, ensuring developments are functional, sustainable, and aligned with the client’s vision. The Director is responsible for coordinating multidisciplinary inputs—including from designers, engineers, and contractors—and delivering high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.

Missions/Main Duties

• Urban Planning Leadership: Direct the urban planning vision, ensuring all project activities support sustainable, functional, and people-centered urban environments.
• Project Coordination: Manage the integration of planned and reactive technical services into project workflows, ensuring seamless collaboration between consultants, designers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Lead consultations with local authorities, developers, community groups, and other stakeholders to align planning outcomes with regulatory and social expectations.
• Strategic Oversight: Guide land use planning, zoning, infrastructure coordination, and public realm design throughout project lifecycles.
• Technical Oversight: Oversee the application of planning codes, design standards, and environmental considerations across all project components.
• Risk and Issue Management: Anticipate and respond to planning and design risks, ensuring timely adjustments without compromising project integrity.
• Quality and Delivery Assurance: Ensure that all deliverables meet planning and urban design standards while adhering to project timelines and budgets.
  
  

Profile/Skills

• Minimum 20 years of experience and extensive knowledge in related field / discipline.
• Graduate and relevant postgraduate Degree in related discipline with relevant Certifications and Memberships.
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder engagement, interpersonal.
• Written, and verbal communication skills, with ability to prepare, lead and deliver workshops
  
  

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.