Ticketing Technical Lead (Metro and Bus)

EWI are supporting a leading European Consultancy with who are searching for a Ticketing Technical Lead to provide technical consultancy services for a client implementing a migration from a Card-Based Ticketing System to an Account-Based Ticketing System across multiple transportation systems, ensuring backward compatibility with existing cards.

This role is based in Dubai and reports to the Project Manager for the specific project assignment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and ensure the compliance of systems delivered by vendors for various public transportation modes (buses, metros, trams, etc.), including ticket vending machines and validators.
• Ensuring project delivery meets the client's technical requirements and contractual agreements.
• Leading and proactively supervising vendors, resolving technical issues, and preparing technical notes and recommendations for the client.
• Assisting the team and client in defining the migration plan.
• Facilitating the seamless integration of the overall program with the ABT implementation of the central system.
• Supporting the client during the vendor selection process at the tender stage.
• Reviewing and validating technical design approaches, feasibility, and project deliverables.
• Supervising testing activities as required.
• Overseeing installation processes.
• Assisting in the preparation for Take Over Certification.
• Conducting post-launch supervision activities as needed.
• Providing technical support on obsolescence issues.
• Assisting the project management team in preparing project status reports and technical materials for executive review meetings.

Requirements:

• A Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field is required.
• Professional certifications and memberships in relevant engineering associations and project management are advantageous.
• At least 10 years of experience in the ticketing industry within developed countries, encompassing roles in vendor or client consultancy services.
• A minimum of 5 years of practical experience with ABT and open-loop projects, covering all stages from design to commissioning.
• Experience in upgrading or migrating existing AFC systems (CBT to CBT, CBT to ABT) is desirable..
• Extensive technical knowledge and practical experience in ticketing.
• Expertise in ABT technology, open-loop systems, card-based ticketing, and QR codes.

Language:

• Fluent in English.

Conditions

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with occasional offshore assignments
Duration: 2-year contract

Language:

English

Key Words / SEO

Rail, Railway, Metro, Bus, ABT, CBT, AFC, Ticketing, Systems Engineering, Rail Systems, Senior Consultant, Senior Requirements, Consulting Engineering, Global Engineering, Consultancy

Closing Statement

ewi is an international consultancy focused on the search & selection of the World's leading engineering and construction professionals. We specialize in recruiting experts for major infrastructure and build projects across the globe.

If you would like to be considered for any of the above mentioned roles, please contact Heather on h.mccoll(at)ewi-group.com

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.