Rail Systems Integration Delivery Lead

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Rail Systems Integration Delivery Lead to join the Toronto, ON team. The Rail Systems Integration Delivery Lead will oversee the integration, delivery, and operationalization of rail systems for a major transportation program. This role requires a visionary leader with a strong background in IT infrastructure, systems integration, and program management, coupled with expertise in stakeholder engagement, governance, and cross-functional team leadership. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of delivering mission-critical rail systems projects, leveraging cutting-edge technology and driving operational excellence.

This role will sit within the larger Global Mobility Business Area. We partner with our clients across the globe to design thriving and connected cities and communities that enable opportunity for all and keep the world moving. Climate change, urbanization and digitization trends are requiring today’s mobility projects and systems to address an evolving set of demands from the world’s growing population. We design connected, sustainable solutions that integrate existing infrastructure with new technologies, and optimize the mobility of people and goods.

Role accountabilities:

• Leadership and Delivery:
  • Lead the end-to-end integration and delivery of rail systems, ensuring alignment across IT platforms, infrastructure, and operational processes.
  • Oversee system modernization initiatives such as Rail Traffic Control (RTC) and Network Operations Centers, ensuring seamless coordination between stakeholders and vendors.
  • Provide strategic direction across all workstreams, translating project objectives into actionable roadmaps while maintaining alignment with organizational goals.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Governance:
  • Act as the liaison between delivery partners, consortium members, and executive leadership to ensure project milestones are met and stakeholder expectations are aligned.
  • Establish governance frameworks, decision-making processes, and escalation protocols to support integration and delivery.
  • Drive collaboration across teams, including IT, procurement, finance, and external stakeholders.
• Operational and Technical Oversight:
  • Implement and operationalize cloud-first IT platforms, focusing on high-performance systems such as Azure, ServiceNow, and Oracle Fusion Cloud.
  • Oversee testing, stabilization, and optimization of infrastructure solutions, including SD-WAN deployments and advanced monitoring tools.
  • Ensure all systems meet safety, reliability, and cybersecurity standards, embedding “security by design” principles in all implementations.
• Risk Management and Problem Solving:
  • Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to address technical and operational challenges during project delivery.
  • Resolve complex issues, including infrastructure conflicts and vendor performance gaps, while maintaining project timelines and budgets.
• Team Building and Mentorship:
  • Build and structure high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
  • Mentor junior engineers, project managers, and technical staff, promoting diversity and inclusion across all levels of the organization.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic planning and execution for rail systems integration and modernization.
• Expertise in IT platforms and infrastructure delivery, with a focus on cloud-first solutions.
• Strong program management skills, including vendor oversight, risk management, and operational readiness.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including board-level alignment.
• Collaborative leadership with a focus on team building, mentorship, and driving results.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, rail systems integration, and program management, with a focus on large-scale transportation projects preferred.
• Certifications: PMP, ITIL v4, SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) preferred.
• Proven experience deploying enterprise platforms and tools such as Azure, ServiceNow, Jira, and Oracle Fusion Cloud preferred.
• Strong expertise in stakeholder engagement, governance, and cross-functional leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead mission-critical projects within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.