Job description

Job Description

Role Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Interface and Integration Manager to lead the coordination, resolution, and governance of all internal and external interfaces the Saudi Arabia Railway.

the Interface and Integration Manager will manage interface matrices, registers, and coordination workflows across the project.

Key Requirements and Accountabilities

Sector Experience

• Minimum 15 years of experience in interface and integration management for large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably in rail.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary coordination across civil, systems, MEP, architectural, and operational packages.
• Familiarity with Saudi Arabia infrastructure delivery frameworks and Rail standards.

Interface Strategy & Governance

• Develop and maintain the Interface and Integration Management Plan in accordance with the Contract.
• Implement interface protocols, workflows, and escalation procedures across all packages.
• Ensure interface activities are aligned with programme milestones, risk registers, and design deliverables.

Interface Identification & Coordination

• Manage and update the Interface Responsibility Matrix (IRM), Interface Scope Matrix, and Interface Register.
• Identify, track, and resolve strategic interfaces requiring coordination in between major contract packages, technical interfaces between adjacent packages, governance of the internal interfaces in a package and detailed interfaces at component or system level. Also works with Stakeholder Manager to resolve external interfaces.
• Coordinate with contractors to ensure timely submission and approval of interface-related design inputs, installation provisions, and testing protocols.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with the client to ensure interface dependencies are reflected in the master schedule and resolved in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with Technical Delivery teams to ensure physical and systems integration is achieved on-site.
• Support commissioning and handover readiness by ensuring all interface-related provisions are complete and verified

Interface Risk & Change Management

• Identify interface-related risks and contribute to mitigation planning.
• Support the Risk Manager in integrating interface risks into the Risk Register and reports.
• Track changes to interface responsibilities and ensure contractual compliance.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with Client , PMC, contractors, and third-party stakeholders to ensure alignment on interface requirements.
• Facilitate interface coordination meetings and workshops across disciplines.
• Maintain strong working relationships and ensure timely resolution of interface issues..

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 15 years of experience in interface and integration management, with at least 5 years in rail or major infrastructure programmes.
• Strong knowledge of interface management tools, workflows, and technical coordination.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why Choose AtkinsRéalis?

• Tax-free salary
• Life and medical insurance coverage
• Paid annual leave and flight allowance
• Relocation assistance
• Discretionary bonus programme
• Transportation & housing allowances
• Employee Wellbeing Programme
• Inclusive and diverse work environment

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.  

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma