Interface Manager

Setec Middle East for Engineering Consultancy

Interface Manager – Saudi Arabia
Industry: Engineering Consultancy
Experience Required: 15+ years (minimum 5 years in a similar Interface Management role)
Region Experience: KSA or GCC is mandatory

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Interface Manager in a major railway proejct to oversee, lead, and coordinate all interface and stakeholder management activities for a the project aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 projects. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in complex infrastructure or railway projects and a strong ability to manage cross-functional technical interfaces, external stakeholders, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Key Responsibilities

As the Interface Manager, you will be responsible for:

A. Interface Management & Coordination

• Developing and implementing interface management procedures, tools, and systems across all project phases.
• Ensuring all internal and external project interfaces are identified, monitored, and effectively resolved.
• Managing interfaces between design, civil, system, testing, and commissioning teams.
• Leading coordination between system integration teams and civil works to ensure seamless alignment.

B. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Establishing strong communication channels with key client stakeholders such as Security, Traffic Management, and land acquisition entities.
• Coordinating with external authorities such as:
  • Saudi Electric Company
  • National Water Company
  • Local government bodies (Civil Defense, Traffic Police, MOT, Municipality)
• Ensuring all stakeholders are identified, mapped, and continuously updated for Design and Build (DB) Contractors.

C. Technical Oversight & Compliance

• Auditing interface processes and identifying corrective actions to maintain project momentum.
• Supporting technical and financial change management discussions with contractors.
• Overseeing system integration, risk assessments, progress monitoring, and Land Use & Site Coordination Approval (LUSCA) coordination.
• Participating in Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) Verification & Validation and leading Service Availability Test discussions with D&B teams.

D. Reporting & Governance

• Keeping the Project Manager, Project Director, and client representatives informed of all critical interface issues.
• Providing timely updates on stakeholder activities, risks, and interface progress.

E. Qualifications & Experience

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• 15+ years of professional experience, with at least 5 years in an Interface Manager or similar role.
• Strong experience working on major Tram project and infrastructure projects.
• Prior experience in KSA or GCC projects is essential.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and technical coordination skills.
• Proven ability to work with multidisciplinary teams in high-complexity environments.