Executive Advisor - Sports

Parsons Oman; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an Executive Advisor - Sports to oversee major sport programs in Saudi Arabia. The role involves strategic advisory, stakeholder management, and project performance analysis. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in construction and sports facility development, with the ability to influence C-suite executives directly.

Qualifications

• Over 25 years of experience in construction industry.
• Proven track record in Sport Infrastructure Construction Projects.
• Experience in Collaborative Project Management or Delivery Partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and analyzing company, program, and project performance.
• Providing high-level advice on program and project outcomes.
• Preparing executive presentations detailing findings and recommendations.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Stakeholder management

Advanced negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

University bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Project Management or Construction Management certification

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Executive Advisor - Sports, to join our team! In this role you will get to advise and consult on a series of major programs in Saudi Arabia.The Executive Advisor shall provide oversight, monitoring, and strategy and delivery advice for sport programs in the Kingdom that will include, but not be limited to, the following: Working closely with our client to provide high-level advice on development and delivery of projects across all functions. Reviewing sport strategies and development/delivery plans. Provide insights into program and project efficiency across all project stages and supply chains. Provide support in understanding how interaction with all stakeholders, especially relevant authorities, is being managed and can be improved. Be part of a high-level group working closely with the client to improve development and delivery performance and have a positive impact on project finances. This will include project reviews and follow-ups to recommended improvements. Will be responsible for preparing executive presentations for our client, detailing strategic, project, and business plan opportunities, setting out findings, recommendations, and follow-up actions.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Part of a team reviewing and analyzing company, program, and project performance, systems, and processes.

• Working closely with the client team to review program and project performance.

• Using your superior SME knowledge to pinpoint root causes and recommend solutions for development and delivery improvements across all program and project functions.

• Analyzing high-level project financial performance and advising on improvements.

• Part of a team collating and reviewing company, program, and project information.

• Visiting sites and company offices to meet with the company, development, and delivery staff to review program and project delivery and performance.

• Part of a team analyzing company, program, and project specifics, leading to observations, findings, and recommendations for improvement.

• Part of the team following up on the successful close-out of agreed recommendations.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including submissions and presentations to C-suite level.

• Ability to lead/coordinate small, high-level SME teams.

• Proven stakeholder management skills to C-suite and national representation levels.

• Proven record of accomplishment as a successful Executive in Sport Infrastructure Construction Projects.

• Twenty-five years+ experience in the construction industry.

• Large International Sport facility planning, development, and delivery experience.

• Experience in Collaborative Project Management or Delivery Partnerships.

• Advanced negotiation and problem-solving skills.

• University bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a similar field required.

• Project Management or Construction Management certification or registration.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• University MSc level degree desirable.

• GCC experience very desirable.

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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