Program Director – FIFA Stadium PMCM

Parsons Oman; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Program Director to oversee delivery of a landmark FIFA-compliant stadium project. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of large-scale program management experience and a strong background in stakeholder management and technical oversight. This role offers significant responsibilities in a high-visibility project environment and promotes a commitment to growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• 20+ years’ experience in large-scale program management.
• Proven delivery experience on FIFA-compliant sports venues.
• Strong command of design and construction supervision best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall delivery of a landmark stadium project.
• Manage program-level activities across planning, design, and construction.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and regulatory authorities.

Skills

Leadership & Strategy

Stakeholder & Interface Management

Technical Oversight & Governance

Commercial & Contractual

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, or related field

Master’s preferred

Job description

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Program Director to join our team!

The Program Director will lead the overall delivery of a landmark, FIFA-compliant stadium project in Riyadh, acting as the single point of accountability for Parsons’ PMCM team. The role involves managing all program-level activities across planning, design management, construction supervision, stakeholder engagement, and interface coordination.

Required Skills You’ll Bring

1. Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as Parsons’ lead representative to the Client and key stakeholders
• Establish the program delivery strategy and oversee all PMCM workstreams
• Lead internal and external teams, ensuring clarity of responsibilities and alignment with program goals
• Drive a proactive risk, schedule, and performance management culture

2. Stakeholder & Interface Management

• Build trusted relationships with the Client, FIFA technical delegates, regulatory authorities, and adjacent project leaders within the wider development.
• Manage complex interface and integration challenges across design, construction, overlay, and operator readiness
• Lead steering committee updates, executive reporting, and conflict resolution

3. Technical Oversight & Governance

• Oversee peer reviews, constructability reviews, design assurance, and compliance validation across all stadium disciplines (structural, MEP, security, etc.)
• Champion safety, quality, sustainability, and innovation throughout the delivery cycle
• Ensure alignment with FIFA, Saudi Building Code design guidelines

4. Commercial & Contractual

• Oversee project budgets, commercial reporting, and contract performance
• Coordinate subconsultant performance and ensure alignment with Parsons' obligations
• Support variation management, claims defense, and value engineering efforts

Desired Skills You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 20+ years’ experience in large-scale program management, including stadiums or mega-projects
• Proven delivery experience on FIFA-compliant or equivalent Tier 1 sports venues
• Strong knowledge of PMCM delivery models and international consultancy frameworks
• GCC experience strongly preferred
• Experience managing multidisciplinary global teams and JV/subconsultant structures
• PMP, RICS, or equivalent professional certifications a plus
• Strong command of both design and construction supervision best practices
• Track record of delivering under tight timelines and high public scrutiny
• Ability to align international partners and adapt to evolving project dynamics
• Deep understanding of stadium operations, overlay, and tournament-readiness planning

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