Assistant Manager - Transportation

About the role

The Assistant Manager – Transportation will support the efficient operation of Madinat Jumeirah’s extensive transport network, ensuring reliable service for guests, colleagues and events across the resort.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the transportation budget and financial controls, including verification of monthly route and event invoices from third‑party providers.
• Oversee 34 scheduled bus routes and more than 1,250 daily trips, ensuring smooth, reliable, and efficient transportation services.
• Plan and coordinate transport schedules and route adjustments for Ramadan, New Year’s Eve, major events, and pre‑opening properties.
• Administer the Colleague Bus Pass and Jumeirah Group Buggy License programmes, covering utilization, training and operational requirements.
• Monitor service provider performance, contractual compliance, safety standards and RTA requirements, addressing discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
• Support sustainability and operational efficiency initiatives, including Green Globe reporting on employee commuting emissions and recommendations to improve transportation services.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business or a related field; certification in Transportation and Logistics is desirable.
• 5–8 years of experience in a similar transportation and logistics role.

Required skills