Description
We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Associate / Associate Director - Transport Modelling with a strong technical foundation and considerable experience in Strategic/Microsimulation modelling. The successful candidate will lead various development modelling projects, manage and lead a team of modelling professionals, and work closely with other parts of the business.
Responsibilities:
- Develop approach to technical delivery in bids and projects
- Specify resources for delivery, checking and approval of project deliverables
- Interface with UK Project Manager and Team Leaders to mobilise teams on projects
- Review and develop detailed task lists and delivery time scales required
- Review and develop time allocation by grade and by individual task
- Identify new technical domains for iCRC to enhance involvement and support Mobility services
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the modelling team
- Develop and implement a comprehensive training program to enhance team skills and knowledge
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement
- Review skills matrix and identify gaps within the team – work with leads to address on the training need
- Take ownership and regularly update skills / competency matrix
- Coordinate trainings arrangement with UK counterparts and make sure staff get similar experience
- Liaise with UK PMs and leads to seek constructive feedback at staff level/ project level and understand areas of improvement/ gaps in skillset
Quality Assurance:
- Ensure all deliverables from the iCRC modelling team meet the highest standards of quality and accuracy
- Implement robust quality control processes to identify and rectify errors promptly
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align modelling standards with organizational goals
- Prepare and maintain detailed list of self-check expected from delivery team before it reaches the review / sign off
- Work closely with UK counterparts about report requirements and standards by client / framework etc.
- Identifying and setting up the requirements on the technical note preparing at key stages, which will meet the reporting standards
- Work towards ensuring that all projects with iCRC involvement strictly follow the WSP India BMS guidelines and policies
Professional Development:
- Encourage and support team members in their journey towards professional chartership
- Provide resources and opportunities for professional development and certification
- Recognize and reward progress and achievements in professional growth
- Work closely with MTG, identify list of tasks that could benefit from developing automated tools
- Encourage innovation and development of new tools