Senior Luxury Projects Program Leader

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 562,000 - 787,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Luxury Projects) in Riyadh to lead a team of Project Managers across a range of luxury hospitality projects. You will ensure on-schedule completion within or below budget in line with contractual obligations, define scope, and drive commercial performance to meet project goals.

You will oversee project delivery, set strategic goals, and coordinate with the Country Manager and client representatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or related field required.
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in construction and design management, with luxury hospitality project focus.
• Strong program management knowledge and industry best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with clients, corporate teams and PMs.
• Advanced leadership and ability to manage, mentor, and resolve complex problems.
• Knowledge of current technology and its application to projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and management for Project Managers to ensure on-schedule completion within/below budget.
• Oversee delivery and success of projects and report progress to Country Manager.
• Set goals for PMs and projects aligned with corporate strategy.
• Establish program requirements and ensure deliverables meet criteria.
• Lead development of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, QA/QC Plan.
• Represent the company with client and subcontractors during program execution.
• Negotiate scope changes with client and key subcontractors.
• Collaborate with Business Development to market and secure additional work.
• Prepare and distribute project summaries to project team members.
• Deviation management for cost overruns or delays and communicate changes to client/management.
• Promote technical and commercial excellence via QA processes.
• Monitor and report progress including milestones and potential cost/schedule impacts.
• Perform other responsibilities as appropriate.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Strategic mindset

Project management

Problem solving

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or related field

Job description

Parsons is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Luxury Projects) in Riyadh to lead a team of Project Managers across a range of luxury hospitality projects. You will ensure on-schedule completion within or below budget in line with contractual obligations, define scope, and drive commercial performance to meet project goals.

You will oversee project delivery, set strategic goals, and coordinate with the Country Manager and client representatives.