Summary
AtkinsRéalis is hiring a Senior Strategic Performance Manager in Riyadh to oversee performance monitoring across metro Operations & Maintenance activities. The role evaluates contractor performance against contractual requirements, analyzes KPIs, identifies deviations, and supports corrective and continuous improvement measures. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, at least 15 years of performance management or operations experience, and proven experience with driverless metro or automated transit systems. Benefits include a tax-free salary, insurance, allowances, annual leave, and other employee programs; no salary amount or visa conditions are stated.
The posting
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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
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
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.
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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Worker Type
Employee
Job Type
Regular
At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.