Director Operations - Orange Line Metro Rail Transit System

About This Job

The Punjab Masstransit Authority (PMA), through its Operations Wing, has announced a vacancy for the position of Director Operations to oversee the day-to-day functioning of the Orange Line Metro Rail Transit System in Lahore. This is a senior management role responsible for operational planning, service delivery, safety compliance and coordination among various departments involved in running Punjab's flagship urban rail transit project. The post is offered on a contract basis and is open to both male and female candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Transportation Engineering, or a Master's in Civil Engineering with coursework in Transportation Engineering, from an HEC-recognized institution equivalent to 18 years of education (MS/M-Phil level). A minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience is required, and candidates with a demonstrated leadership role in managing transport-related public sector projects will be preferred. The age bracket for this post is 25 to 45 years, and applicants must hold a Punjab domicile. Salary details have not been disclosed in the advertisement and will likely be discussed at the interview stage or communicated separately by the Authority.

Interested and eligible candidates should apply online through the Punjab Job Portal before the closing date of 15 August 2026. No application fee has been mentioned in the source advertisement. Applicants are advised to keep scanned copies of their educational certificates, experience letters, CNIC, domicile certificate and a recent photograph ready before beginning the online submission process, as these documents are typically required to complete the application on the portal.

Job Information

Commission / Board

Punjab Job Portal

Place of posting

Anywhere in punjab

City

Lahore

Postal Code

54000

Domicile

Punjab domicile required

Age (Male)

25–45 years

Age (Female)

25–45 years

Salary / BPS

Not specified in source

Fee note

No application fee stated in source

Last date

15 August 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification:Masters in Transportation Engineering OR Masters in Civil Engineering with courses in Transportation Engineering, from HEC-recognized institution (MS/M-Phil, 18 years education)
• Experience:8 years relevant experience; leadership role in management of transport related public projects preferred

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How to Apply

1. Visit the Punjab Job Portal at https://jobs.punjab.gov.pk/new_recruit/jobs and register or log in to your account.
2. Locate the Director Operations - Orange Line Metro Rail Transit System post and open the online application form.
3. Complete all personal, academic and professional details, upload scanned copies of CNIC, educational transcripts, domicile certificate, experience certificates and a recent photograph, then submit the form before the closing date of 15-08-2026.

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