Global CBTC System Expert

Global CBTC System Expert

Company Description

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our 23,500 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

Egis has delivered some of the world's most iconic metro projects, ranging from Lyon's first standard-gauge automated metro in the 1990s to the world's current longest automated metro network: the Riyadh Metro. The metro market is witnessing strong growth as it will contribute to the mobility of the growing global population living in urban areas.

Job Description

The Global CBTC System Expert leads and delivers Egis’ global CBTC and Systems strategy, driving operational excellence, sustainable growth, profitability, and strong market positioning in metro programmes worldwide.

The role combines strategic leadership, operational oversight, business development, client engagement, and cross-regional collaboration to ensure delivery excellence.

Reporting to the Global Metro Director and working closely with the Global Systems Director, the role requires occasional travel and is preferably based in the USA, with flexibility for the right candidate.

Strategy, governance & alignment

• Define and align the global CBTC and Systems strategy across regions.
• Drive harmonised governance, delivery standards, and technical excellence.
• Support Executive Management on key strategic decisions.
• Build global capabilities and expand into new markets and regions.
• Define growth strategies through organic development, partnerships, and acquisitions.

Operational oversight & performance

• Oversee global CBTC and Systems operations and major project performance.
• Support complex project delivery through mobilisation, risk management, technical audits, and targeted task forces.
• Drive innovation, standardisation, continuous improvement, and practical AI adoption.
• Optimise global delivery strategies and resource deployment across regions and capability centres.
• Lead cross-regional technical and operational improvement initiatives.
• Strengthen Knowledge Management and Return on Experience across projects, bids, and technical communities

.Business development & market positioning

• Lead strategic global metro pursuits, including modernisation and greenfield programmes.
• Strengthen Egis’s market positioning with clients, authorities, partners, and key industry stakeholders.
• Promote Egis’s expertise and innovation through conferences, industry events, and technical publications.
• Shape strategic opportunities through bid/no-bid decisions, market intelligence, partnerships, JVs, and alliances.
• Drive cross-regional collaboration and coordinate technical, commercial, and HR resources for major pursuits.
• Strengthen bid strategy and quality, including delivery approach, methodology, differentiators, references, and key CVs.
• Maintain strong technical and market credibility across metro systems, products, suppliers, and emerging technologies.

People & talent management

• Promote a strong culture of collaboration, ethics, safety, and diversity across technical activities.
• In coordination with regions, support the identification and selection of key staff for major metro projects.

Risk, compliance & ethics

• Ensure compliance with Egis policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.
• Oversee risk management related to contracts, delivery, and conflicts of interest.
• Support the resolution of sensitive governance or compliance matters when required.

Coordination & interfaces

• Work closely with Regional Managing Directors, Country CEOs, and Business Line leaders.
• Ensure effective coordination between regions and other Egis business lines and service lines.
• Represent Global Metro in internal executive forums when required.

Actively support the regional team in coordinating with Clients and stakeholders

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience:

• Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional status (e.g., IMechE/IET); relevant IRSE Licence is desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong technical leadership, with experience leading cross-regional, multidisciplinary teams and activities.
• Extensive international metro and CBTC experience, covering technical integration through to operation in both greenfield and brownfield environments.
• Strong industry profile, including active participation in global CBTC and Systems conferences.
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills, including engagement and negotiation.
• Excellent written and spoken English; French and other languages are desirable.

Experience Level

Senior Level