Systems Assurance Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Systems Assurance framework, strategy, and compliance processes for rail and transportation projects.
• Manage Systems Assurance, RAMS, safety assurance, verification & validation (V&V), and certification activities for all rail systems and operational interfaces.
• Ensure full integration and assurance coordination between railway systems including signalling, power supply, OCC, communications, and rolling stock.
• Develop and manage assurance deliverables such as hazard logs, assurance reports, compliance matrices, safety cases, and verification plans.
• Support Systems Engineering activities including requirements management, traceability, and interface management across multidisciplinary systems.
• Coordinate with designers, contractors, operators, and regulatory authorities to support approvals and certification processes.
• Identify and manage technical, safety, operational, and integration risks and implement mitigation measures.

Requirements

• Relevant Engineering Degree from a recognized University.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the AECO industry.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in rail projects and/or rail operations.
• Extensive knowledge of RAMS, verification & validation (V&V), and safety assurance for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles, including requirements management and traceability.
• Proven experience managing technical and management scope of complex multidisciplinary rail systems packages.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification or membership with a recognized engineering, railway, safety, or systems assurance institution.
• Additional certifications in Systems Assurance, RAMS, Functional Safety, or Railway Safety.
• Experience with airport integration, passenger systems, and baggage handling interfaces for express railway operations.

About the Company

Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. We deliver tomorrow’s solutions today through an agile, innovative, and disruptive approach.