Senior Rail Program Director - UAE

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an experienced Project Director - Rail in the UAE to provide executive leadership for a major railway infrastructure programme. You will oversee project management, design review, construction supervision, testing, and commissioning, serving as the primary interface with the Client and stakeholders.

The role requires 20+ years in major railway projects, 15+ years in railway design/construction, and a proven track record in senior leadership on large programmes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 20+ years delivering major railway or transportation infrastructure programmes.
• 15+ years of railway design/construction experience (track, stations, structures, systems).
• Proven leadership in Project Director or equivalent roles on large programmes.
• Experience leading PMC/engineering consultancy services including design review, construction supervision, and handover.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership across the full programme lifecycle from mobilisation to close-out.
• Serve as Consultant's Authorized Representative and senior interface with the Client.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams on project management, design review, construction supervision, and commissioning.
• Establish governance, reporting, delegated authorities, resource planning, and performance management.
• Oversee interfaces across civil works, track, stations, rails systems, utilities, and O&M facilities.
• Manage programme performance, cost, risk, change, and contract administration.
• Provide executive reporting on critical risks, decisions, and opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Railway systems

Communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Parsons is seeking an experienced Project Director - Rail in the UAE to provide executive leadership for a major railway infrastructure programme. You will oversee project management, design review, construction supervision, testing, and commissioning, serving as the primary interface with the Client and stakeholders.

The role requires 20+ years in major railway projects, 15+ years in railway design/construction, and a proven track record in senior leadership on large programmes.