Senior Project Director – Hyperscale Data Centre

7 days ago

Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia Parsons Corporation Full time
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 looking for an amazingly talented Senior Project Director – Hyperscale Data Centre to join our team

In this role, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of a mission-critical, hyperscale data center project on a fast-track schedule. The program involves complex engineering, high utility demand, multiple contractor and consultant packages, and targets Uptime Institute Tier III/IV certification. This flagship development requires exceptional leadership and stakeholder coordination.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Provide strategic leadership and direction across all project phases.

  • Manage a multi-package delivery model involving EPCs, design consultants, and specialist contractors.

  • Ensure compliance with Uptime Institute Tier III/IV standards and client-specific technical requirements.

  • Oversee project controls, risk management, and governance reporting.

  • Lead stakeholder engagement with clients, authorities, utilities, and internal leadership.

  • Drive performance across safety, quality, schedule, and cost KPIs.

  • Support value engineering, change management, and claims resolution.

  • Ensure readiness for commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), and operational handover.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

  • 20+ years in project and program management, with at least 10 years in mission-critical or data center environments.

  • Proven delivery of large-scale, complex infrastructure or hyperscale data center projects.

  • Strong understanding of MEP systems, utility coordination, commissioning, and Tier certification processes.

  • Exceptional team leadership, stakeholder management, and decision-making capabilities.

  • Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. PMP, RICS, or equivalent certification is required.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

  • Experience delivering projects in the Middle East or similar regulatory environments.

  • Familiarity with fast-track delivery models and digital project controls.

  • Strong commercial acumen and contract management expertise.

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

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