Asset Management & Operations Director

About the Role

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Asset Management & Operations Director to contribute to an important transport program in Dublin, Ireland. This senior leadership position is tasked with shaping and executing a comprehensive asset management strategy that ensures the durability, resilience, and value of essential infrastructure over the long term.

Our Programmes & Advisory team specializes in strategic consulting throughout the entire asset lifecycle, enabling clients to realize value through innovation, informed decision-making, and practical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the strategic delivery of asset management services across all program, project, and lifecycle phases.
• Advocate and implement ISO 55000-compliant practices tailored to generate tangible benefits.
• Strengthen client asset management capabilities by enhancing governance structures, processes, systems, and data quality.
• Establish and maintain trusted advisory relationships with clients, influencing strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, high-quality outcomes.
• Promote innovation through digital technologies, data utilization, and emerging tools.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to teams, fostering skill development and succession planning.

Candidate Profile

• Substantial experience in asset management with a successful track record in complex environments.
• Professionally accredited or chartered qualifications (e.g., IAM, Engineering, or equivalent).
• Strong background in asset-intensive sectors, preferably with rail or light rail experience.
• Proven leadership in teams employing data-driven and digital strategies for informed decision-making.
• Strategic thinker with a comprehensive lifecycle perspective.
• Excellent communication skills and adept at managing senior-level stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to effectively navigate multifaceted stakeholder environments and resolve issues constructively.
• Well-established external professional network and experience contributing to business development and thought leadership.

Benefits and Culture

• Enrollment in a pension scheme featuring employer contributions.
• Life assurance and income protection coverage.
• Generous annual leave with an option to buy or sell additional days.
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements supporting work-life balance.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and comprehensive wellbeing initiatives.
• Support for professional development, including chartership and training opportunities.
• Opportunities to work on major infrastructure projects influencing Ireland's future.

Jacobs fosters a culture centered on people—clients, communities, and colleagues alike. Our Culture of Caring empowers a workplace where individuals thrive and contribute meaningfully. The company embraces values of safety, integrity, inclusion, and belonging, ensuring a supportive working environment focused on mental health and diversity.

Jacobs is committed to inclusion and offers flexible working policies to balance in-office and remote contributions, enhancing collaboration and client service delivery. Candidates requiring accommodations during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the support team.