Executive Advisor

5 days ago

Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia Parsons Corporation Full time 120,000 - 180,000 per year
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine NextAt Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a seasoned Commercial & Procurement Executive Advisor to join its newly formed Executive Delivery Advisory Team. Embedded within a giga program in Saudi Arabia, you will provide strategic counsel at the C-suite level, advising on procurement, supply chain optimization, and commercial management to maximize development performance and project outcomes. Your insights will shape executive decision-making, drive value creation, and enhance delivery across one of the world's most ambitious infrastructure initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise the client on commercial and procurement strategies that elevate project development and delivery across all functions.

  • Lead reviews of procurement and commercial frameworks, delivery plans, and contractual processes.

  • Evaluate contractual notices and claims, ensuring contractual integrity and protection of client interests.

  • Analyze and advise on variations, rate adjustments, and change orders submitted by consultants and contractors.

  • Provide cross-program insights to improve procurement and supply chain performance.

  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary advisory team embedded in the client's organization.

  • Engage with market stakeholders to gather intelligence on industry trends, technologies, and commercial practices.

  • Support project reviews and contribute to strategic interventions that enhance financial and social value.

  • Deliver executive-level presentations summarizing findings, strategic opportunities, and actionable recommendations.

  • Maintain alignment with HSEW, risk, quality, and policy standards while embodying Parsons' and client values.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Reviewing project and organizational performance from a procurement and commercial perspective.

  • Advising the client on high-level financial optimization strategies via procurement reform.

  • Collaborating on cross-functional improvement initiatives, including PMO and delivery partnerships.

  • Visiting sites and offices to evaluate commercial and procurement activity.

  • Producing analysis and actionable insights that influence policy, governance, and execution.

  • Leading follow-up efforts to ensure execution of agreed recommendations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 20+ years' experience in commercial and procurement roles within major construction or infrastructure programs.

  • Bachelor's degree in, Engineering, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.

  • Demonstrated leadership and influence at C-suite level, including stakeholder management and strategic advisory.

  • Expertise in procurement structuring, negotiation, claims analysis, and commercial governance.

  • Strong oral/written communication skills, including executive presentations.

  • Experience in large-scale program planning and delivery across procurement and commercial domains.

  • MSc in a relevant field.

  • Professional membership (e.g., RICS).

  • Previous GCC regional experience.

  • Background in PMO strategy teams, collaborative delivery environments, or mega/giga programs.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY

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