Senior Director - Strategic Partnerships - Transport - CDUP 2074 CDU8

Description

• Lead the strategy development, planning and identification, evaluation, and development of strategic partnerships that enhance the city's transport ecosystem and capabilities
• Define and implement a partnership strategy aligned with the Transport business unit goals and objectives and the broader Vision 2030 agenda
• Align partnership initiatives with national strategies, regulatory requirements, and sector transformation programs (e.g., Vision 2030, National Transport & Logistics Strategy)
• Develop strategic roadmaps for pilot programs, trials, and deployment of future mobility initiatives
• Structure partnership models (e.g., joint ventures, PPPs, MOUs, strategic cooperation agreements) that create mutual value and support organizational objectives
• Drive the integration of next-generation mobility solutions such as eVTOL, autonomous vehicles, smart infrastructure, and mobility-on-demand platforms
• Promote innovation and future-oriented initiatives that support new mobility modes and emerging technologies, engaging with and promoting collaborative approaches and solutions with internal stakeholders to achieve forward thinking consensus
• Develop and implement a comprehensive partnership strategy to support business growth, diversification, and innovation in the transport sector
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on the performance and impact of partnership programs
• Build and maintain high-level relationships with public and private sector partners, regulators, investors, technology developers, and internal and external stakeholders
• Benchmark international best practices and evaluates emerging technologies for potential adoption and scalability within the city
• Identify, assess, and negotiate strategic alliances with public and private entities, technology and innovation providers, investors, government organizations, and international operators
• Ensure alignment and collaboration across internal projects and departments including customer experience, planning, operations, finance, and policy
• Develop partnership frameworks, policies, and governance mechanisms to ensure transparency, compliance, and accountability
• Lead and collaborate with safety, regulation, and operations teams to ensure readiness for emerging transport technologies
• Lead commercial and financial evaluations for strategic partnership opportunities
• Represent the Transport Business Unit in governance, strategic forums, partnerships, and negotiations locally and internationally
• Establish and manage frameworks and agreements that foster collaboration with private sector partners, investors, technology providers, research institutions, international transport operators

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience developing and managing large-scale partnerships in transportation, smart mobility, or technology-driven projects
• Excellent commercial and financial acumen
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Transport Planning, Engineering, or a related field
• Deep knowledge of multimodal transport planning and operations
• Strategic thinking and long-term visioning
• Additional qualifications in innovation management, strategic management, or emerging mobility preferred
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in transport, mobility, or infrastructure sectors, with at least 7 years in senior leadership roles
• Proven success in strategic planning, stakeholder management, and multi-sector collaboration
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong understanding of future mobility trends, technologies, and business models
• Persuasive communication and representation skills with a global outlook

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance