Verification & Validation Manager

About the role

ACCIONA is seeking a Verification & Validation (V&V) Manager to lead all V&V activities for an integrated metro system in Ontario. The role ensures that civil, mechanical, and electrical components meet contractual, technical, operational, and safety requirements, focusing on the Elevated Guideway and Stations scope.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Verification & Validation Plan in line with system engineering standards and contracts.
• Establish and manage the Requirements Traceability & Verification and Validation Matrix (RTVM) to ensure full traceability across requirements, design, implementation, test procedures, and results.
• Coordinate with design, testing, commissioning, quality, and safety teams to validate performance, interface, and compliance targets.
• Oversee Design Verification, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Integration Testing, and Final System Validation.
• Participate in technical reviews, risk assessments, and design verification meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Document and store all verification and validation evidence for audit and handover purposes.
• Interface with System Engineering and System Integration Managers to ensure consistent V&V activities across project phases.
• Identify and mitigate V&V‑related risks, non‑conformities, and dependencies.

Required profile

• Proven experience in verification and validation of integrated metro or large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with relevant standards such as EN 50126, EN 50128, and EN 50129.
• Strong ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage complex documentation.

Required skills

• Knowledge of EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129 standards.
• Expertise in Requirements Traceability & Verification and Validation Matrix (RTVM).
• Experience with Design Verification, FAT, SAT, Integration Testing, and System Validation.
• Risk assessment and mitigation.
• Technical documentation and audit preparation.