Job Description

Systems Assurance Manager (O&M)**

**Qatar**

Parsons is looking for a senior **Systems Assurance Manager** **(O&M)** to join our team! In this role you will get to lead a project team performing a variety of engineering tasks related to the design, development, integration, operation, and maintenance of complex technology systems.

**What You'll Be Doing:**

+ To support the Railway Regulator in managing and coordinating activities in relation to issuing and renewing Safety Certification of the railway operators and infrastructure managers.

+ To supervise that, the railway operators and infrastructure managers continue to comply with the requirements stated in the Safety Certificates, in order to maintain a level of risk that is at least as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP).

+ The position holder is assigned to a lead role in advising the Railway Regulator on establishing legislation, plans, procedures and regulations for safety certification.

+ Assessing that Safety Engineering and Safety of Operations activities are undertaken as described by the state-of-the-art practice such as EU legislative framework, Common Safety Methods, Yellow Book and EN5012x standards.

**This is a Key Safety Management Position**

**Safety Certification:**

+ Assess the conformity with safety requirements of railway undertakings and infrastructure managers when applying for safety certificates or for their renewal.

+ Author railway safety legislation and guidance, facilitating the creation of a working context where the railway operators and infrastructure managers are consulted along the route of law making and guidance making processes.

+ Contribute to the Railway Regulator's strategic planning and policy formulation.

+ Operational Responsibilities:

+ Liaises and interface with Ministry of Transport (MOT) staff in all matters regarding Safety and Railway Regulation.

+ Contributes to drafting of Qatar's Railway Laws within safety and certification of operators and infrastructure managers in close cooperation with MOT.

+ Takes full responsibility with regard to provision of expert regulatory support to the MOT.

+ Develops and recommends best industry practices in the railway safety domain.

+ Advises developers, contractors, operators and maintainers on their risk management strategies and providing regulatory input for use in preparing applications for Safety Certification

+ Undertakes Supervision audits of the Operators and Infrastructure Managers to verify whether they comply with the Safety Certificates and railway safety legislation.

**Key Relationships:**

+ Provides effective leadership in the safety certification process ensures close cooperation between all stakeholders to achieve an effective and smooth approval process.

+ Provides guidance, supports and liaison with Operators and Infrastructure Managers on subject matter with regard to Engineering Safety and Safety of Operations.

**Accountability:**

+ The job holder will be accountable for timely delivery of the intended MOT objectives and to ensure that schedule and performance issues are addressed within the safety certification team; ensuring viable action plans are put in place and followed to completion.

**What Required Skills You'll Bring:**

+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline specifically related to area of specialty and

+ Minimum 10 years experience in Railway Safety and Regulations; safety approvals and decision making with special emphasis on experience in EU legislation and EN 5012X. Extensive experience in safety certification of large complex railway projects / railway engineering, construction and bringing assets into use.

+ Previous experience in a Railway Regulator role (5+ years) is a must for this position, as well as detailed knowledge or Safety Management Systems and related best practice.

+ Experience of building relationships with and influencing a range of people at all levels within and outside the organisation.

**What Desired Skills You'll Bring:**

+ Must be politically incisive in communicating effectively with government agencies, board members, contractors and staff.

+ Highly motivated and flexibility to work in a time-sensitive environment to respond quickly and effectively to unanticipated high workloads, events and emergencies.

+ Excellent analytical reasoning ability and capable of making decisions on complex matters.

+ Ability to multi-task and analyse situations promptly and without bias so as to determine the proper course of action or alternatives without jeopardising human safety, quality and the committed performance targets.

+ Must be a skilled manager in communicating, motivating and developing staff.

**Minimum Clearance Required to Start:**

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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