Director of Asset Management & Innovation

Transdev is hiring a Director of Asset Management Innovation ! Position Summary The Director of Asset Management Innovation is responsible for defining, coordinating and implementing the asset management strategy, ensuring its alignment with the objectives of Metro do Porto. The role aims to maximize asset value throughout the asset lifecycle, optimizing performance and maintenance costs, minimizing risks and ensuring compliance with applicable safety requirements and standards. The Director leads the development of asset reliability and integrity, ISO 5500x-based asset management practices, digitalisation and innovation, promoting the use of IoT, Big Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence to enhance asset performance, predictive maintenance and organisational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement the company's asset management framework and strategy. Lead asset lifecycle planning, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement activities. Ensure alignment with ISO 5500x asset management principles and standards. Drive innovation initiatives and the adoption of new technologies and best practices. Drive the implementation of IoT, Big Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence solutions for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance Monitor asset reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety (RAMS) performance. Support maintenance and operational teams in improving asset performance and efficiency. Develop asset management policies, processes, and reporting systems. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on asset investment and improvement projects. Integrate long-term technical and financial plans (CAPEX/OPEX) to ensure the sustainability and lifecycle performance of the asset portfolio. Minimum Qualifications Higher education degree preferably in Engineering, Asset Management, Business, or a related field. Minimum Experience Minimum 5 years of proven professional experience in Asset Management. Specific Requirements Experience in asset management within an organisational model ensuring functional independence from operations and maintenance activities is highly valued. Strong knowledge and experience working within an ISO 5500x environment. Proven expertise in Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety (RAMS). Strong analytical, planning, and stakeholder management skills. Knowledge of railway, metro, or transport asset management practices is an advantage. Reporting Line The Director of Asset Management Innovation reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer/General Manager and leads the Asset Management Innovation function with functional independence from the Operations and Maintenance Directorates, while ensuring close operational coordination with them.