Chief Executive Officer - Rail Transit

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer – Rail Transport Business

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Position Overview:

We are seeking a visionary and seasoned leader to spearhead our Rail Transport business as

Key Responsibilities:

• S

  trategic Leadership:
• Drive the long-term vision, strategy, and execution roadmap for the company’s rail transport initiatives including freight corridors, high-speed rail, urban transit, and international railway ventures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior government officials, ministries (e.g., Ministry of Railways, NITI Aayog), public sector undertakings (PSUs), and global regulatory bodies.
• Technology Adoption:
• Champion the adoption and integration of next-gen technologies such as smart signaling systems, green energy solutions, AI-driven maintenance, predictive analytics, and autonomous rail systems.
• Business Development:
• Identify and pursue large-scale domestic and international opportunities in rail infrastructure, EPC projects, rolling stock manufacturing, and transport-as-a-service (TaaS) models.
• Stakeholder Communication:
• Prepare and present high-level business and technical proposals to government authorities, consortiums, multilateral agencies (World Bank, JICA, etc.), and strategic partners.
• P&L Ownership:
• Oversee financial performance, risk management, operational excellence, and growth targets while ensuring sustainability and compliance.
• Team Building:
• Lead a multidisciplinary team including engineering, operations, finance, legal, and business development professionals; foster a high-performance culture.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 

  20 years of professional experience

   in the rail transport or infrastructure sector with at least 5–7 years in 

  CXO/Senior Executive roles

  .
• Proven track record of engaging with 

  top-level government officials

  , ministries, and global development institutions.
• In-depth understanding of railway systems, metro projects, high-speed rail, rolling stock, electrification, and smart mobility.
• Exposure to 

  international markets and standards

   is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and presentation skills with the ability to represent the company at global forums.
• Demonstrated experience in 

  technology adoption

   and leading innovation-driven transformation in transportation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Transport Management (Master’s preferred, MBA or M. Tech is a plus).