Systems Integration Manager - Rail

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Job Description

Parsons is seeking an amazingly talented Systems Integration Manager to join our team!. In this role, you will lead and oversee the integration of all railway systems, including infrastructure, stations, and operational interfaces for a major railway project. You will ensure seamless coordination and alignment across all systems and disciplines to deliver a safe, efficient, reliable, and operationally ready railway in line with project objectives and operational requirements.

What Youll Be Doing

• Develop and implement the Systems Integration Management Plan and integration strategy for the project
• Lead the coordination and integration of all railway systems including signalling, communications, traction power, SCADA, OCC, rolling stock, platform systems, depot systems, and associated infrastructure
• Manage system interfaces between rail systems, civil infrastructure, stations, depots, and operational environments
• Establish and maintain system interface registers, ensuring all interfaces are identified, tracked, coordinated, and resolved
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure fully integrated and consistent system design outputs across all project stages
• Ensure effective integration between infrastructure, stations, operational systems, and external interfaces including airport-related systems where applicable
• Coordinate interfaces with operational stakeholders, authorities, operators, contractors, and specialist system providers
• Facilitate systems integration workshops, technical coordination meetings, and interface resolution sessions
• Support Systems Engineering activities including requirements management, interface management, verification, validation, and traceability processes
• Coordinate with Configuration and Requirements Management teams to ensure alignment and integration across all systems
• Identify and manage integration risks and interface conflicts and implement mitigation strategies
• Lead system integration reviews to ensure all interfaces and operational requirements are properly addressed and resolved
• Monitor integration progress and support timely resolution of technical and operational issues
• Support testing and commissioning activities including FAT, SAT, SIT, integrated testing, trial operations, and operational readiness activities
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, railway standards, safety requirements, and operational objectives
• Support construction and delivery teams by ensuring clear understanding and management of system interfaces during implementation
  
  
  

What Required Skills Youll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field from a recognized university
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in rail projects and/or rail operations (GCC or international experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of railway systems including signalling, communications, traction power, OCC, SCADA, rolling stock, and depot systems
• Experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams and complex system interfaces across major infrastructure projects
• Experience in Systems Engineering processes, interface management methodologies, and integration assurance activities
• Strong understanding of operational interfaces, testing and commissioning processes, and operational readiness activities
• Experience coordinating with authorities, operators, contractors, and stakeholders within complex multi-disciplinary environments
• Strong knowledge of design development stages, integration processes, and tender documentation requirements
• Excellent communication, coordination, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to manage complex technical integration challenges
  
  
  

What Desired Skills Youll Bring

• Professional certification or membership in a relevant institute is an advantage
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
  
  
  

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