Manager, Simulation and Projects

Job Purpose

The Manager, Training Simulators is responsible for the day-to-day technical and operational management and maintenance of rail operations training simulators and mock-up training facilities. The role develops and reviews the simulation-system roadmap and architecture, oversees simulator projects and maintenance regimes, manages system interoperability, budgets, contracts and vendors, and works with subject-matter experts to develop simulator-enabled training solutions. The Manager also drives digitisation and continuous improvement initiatives, evaluates user feedback, and ensures simulator facilities remain effective, reliable and aligned with training requirements.

Responsibilities

•    Develop and regularly review the simulation-system development roadmap and architecture to support compatibility and interoperability across training systems.
•    Oversee projects involving the design, build, upgrade, reconfiguration and maintenance of training simulators and mock-up training facilities.
•    Design an integrated services framework to enable interconnectivity across train simulators, VR systems and computer-based training applications.
•    Oversee simulator and facility operations and provide first-level maintenance support to maintain readiness and availability.
•    Develop and implement simulator procedures, maintenance regimes and operating standards for effective facility management.
•    Plan and monitor simulator and facility maintenance budgets, contracts and lifecycle requirements.
•    Work with vendors and subject-matter experts to develop individual and team-training packages for normal, non-normal and emergency operations scenarios.
•    Apply learning technology to create simulated work situations that enhance training effectiveness and staff proficiency.
•    Work with stakeholders to drive digitisation and new simulator-training capabilities, and evaluate user feedback to improve the learner experience.
•    Coordinate and host onsite guided tours for local and overseas visitors to simulator and mock-up training facilities.

Skills

Technical Skills

•  Simulator Systems Architecture and Design
•  Systems Integration and Interoperability
•  Simulator Operations and Maintenance Management
•  Training Facility Management
•  Learning Technology Integration
•  Project Management 
•  Maintenance Planning and Asset Lifecycle Management
•  Budget and Contract Management
•  Vendor and Supplier Management

Soft Skills

•  Collaboration
•  Good communication skills
•  Problem solving
•  Decision making
•  Planning & Organising