Program Director

4 weeks ago


Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Parsons Corporation Full time

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Program Director to join our team In this role you will get to provides direction and management for every phase of large projects within a program or the program as a whole, to assure on-schedule completion within or below budget and in accordance with contractual obligations. Ensures the program's project(s) or program as a whole, meets or exceeds goals established in these plans. Responsible for managing projects within a program or program valued up to $500 million in total installed cost. Relocation to the job site may be required.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.

  • Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project, and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.

  • Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.

  • Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths.

  • Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.

  • Collaborates with Business Development to market and secure additional work with client.

  • Participates in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.

  • Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.

  • Responsible for the development and distribution of a project summary to all members of the project team for reference.

  • Provides input on performance reviews and development plans for subordinates.

  • Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.

  • Discusses the qualifications required of the key project positions in specific detail with the profit center and department managers.

  • Collaborates with the office facilities staff to address project space requirements.

  • Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project.

  • Works with the key project individual to devise and execute actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work; advises the client and company management of any such changes.

  • Field responsibilities may include labor relations, local procurement, payroll operations, etc.

  • Responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders.

  • Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes.

  • Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule.

  • Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.

  • Establishes weekly meeting to review project status and formulate action items.

  • Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Ability to meet Parsons’ project management certification requirements

  • Advanced leadership skills and ability to perform in a management capacity

  • Excellent written and oral communications skills

  • Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulationsAdvanced knowledge of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on the project

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical/business field

  • 20+ years of related work experience

  • Broad general technical and business background and previous project management experience on similar or related large-scope project types and significant project management or construction management assignments.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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