Operational Readiness Director

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Unique opportunity for seasoned Operational Readiness leaders with proven expertise in driverless metro systems to ensure a seamless transition through strategic oversight, effective planning, and coordination across complex, multi-disciplinary project streams.

Location : Sydney

Salary :     300/350k package

Industry :  Rail

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About the company

Our client is a global leader in urban and interurban transport, with operations in 15 countries and over 27,000 employees. They specialise in operating, maintaining, and consulting on transport networks, aiming to provide reliable and efficient solutions worldwide.

In Australia, they are part of a consortium partnering with the NSW Government on a major metro rail infrastructure project in Greater Western Sydney, delivered under a Public-Private Partnership model to boost the region's economy.

About the Role

The primary purpose of the role is to ensure the successful transition of the SM-WSA (Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport) project into operational readiness. This will include:

• Coordinates the activities across various streams within the project.
• Manages the O&M program plan within the broader context of the Parklife Metro planning (which encompasses both Design & Construction and O&M phases)
• Budget Adherence and Contract Compliance
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks that could impact operational readiness.
  
  

Responsibilities
I/ Before Trial Operations:

• Lead the team towards the objective of O&M readiness:
  Assess, keep developing and maintain/update the O&M readiness program to enable the O&M readiness for: T&C and Trial Operations phases
• Provide inputs/guidelines for D&C regarding O&M readiness activities: Ensure that D&C Milestones enables the O&M to achieve its own activities and timely contractual commitments, obtain relevant inputs from D&C to achieve O&Ms goals, Develop process and documentation for D&C interfaces

• Represent the O&M in all O&M readiness topics and forums

II/ During Trial Operations:

• Lead the Trial Operations activities and ensure we reach our targets as per contractual obligations, with the support of all the directors
• Organise the day-to-day activities of the Trial operations phase of the O&M readiness program (roasters, test case scenarios, participation of external stakeholders)
• Ensure all people have the right level of information/ the right tools and equipment/ the right training to participate in the Trial Operations
• Undertake a daily review and reporting on the planned testing outcomes, replan failed tests and lessons learnt

About You

• 5-10 years of relevant experience in GOA4 Metros highly regarded
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in working on a go-live project
• Demonstrated experience in Operational Readiness planning and delivery
• Background in Operations Management, Interface Management, Program Integration/Implementation in the Rail/Transportation sector is mandatory

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply now or contact ilan@rec-partners.com.au for more details. Don't forget to follow Rec-Partners LinkedIn page to stay updated on our latest opportunities.