Senior Director Assets and Maintenance (CDU 11) 20003762

Job SummaryThe Senior Director of Assets & Maintenance is responsible for the strategic leadership, planning, and oversight of all asset and maintenance management activities across the Transport Authority's infrastructure network. This includes metro, bus, micromobility, cable cars, eVTOL and associated support assets such as depots, stations, buildings, and administrative facilities.The role ensures that all physical assets deliver maximum lifecycle value, meet operational, maintainability and safety requirements, comply with all regulatory standards, and support the Transport Business Unit's customer service and operational delivery objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & PlanningDevelop and implement the Transport Authority's Asset Management Strategy and Maintenance Master Plan in alignment with corporate objectives and international best practicesLead long-term asset and maintenance planning, ensuring optimization of lifecycle costs, sustainability, and resilienceOversee the development of asset management and maintenance policies, procedures, work instructions and standards to ensure consistency across all modes and facilitiesAsset & Maintenance ManagementDirect the asset management and maintenance requirements of all transport assets, including rolling stock, infrastructure, systems, and facilitiesEnsure efficient and effective maintenance regimes are in place, incorporating reliability centred, predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance strategiesEstablish asset performance monitoring systems and key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess asset condition, reliability, and availabilityDrive the adoption of digital asset and maintenance management tools, data analytics, and technology-enabled maintenance programsSafety, Compliance & Risk ManagementEnsure all asset operations comply with safety, environmental, maintainability and regulatory standardsOversee risk management processes related to asset reliability, availability, maintainability, integrity, and lifecycle performanceMaintain robust audit, inspection, and assurance programs to ensure compliance and continuous improvementFinancial & Contract ManagementDevelop and manage asset and maintenance budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery and value for moneyOversee maintenance contracts, service-level agreements, and outsourcing arrangements, ensuring supplier performance meets required standardsProvide input into capital investment planning, renewal programs, and replacement strategiesStakeholder & Team LeadershipLead multidisciplinary teams across various modes and asset categories, promoting collaboration and high performanceLiaise with internal departments, operators, maintainers, consultants, and contractors to ensure integrated asset and maintenance managementBuild partnerships with industry, technology providers, and academic institutions to drive innovation and best practicesRequirementsQualifications, Experience & Skills:Education:Bachelor's degree in engineering, Asset Management, or a related technical disciplineMaster's degree in engineering, Asset Management, Business Administration, or related field (preferred)Professional certification in Asset Management (e.g., IAM, ISO 55000) or Chartered Engineer status (preferred)Experience:Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in asset management, safety critical or safety relayed maintenance, or infrastructure operations within large-scale transport or utility environmentsProven leadership experience managing complex multi-modal transport assets and teamsDemonstrated experience in implementing asset management systems, digital maintenance technologies and regimesSkills:Strong strategic planning and analytical skills