Senior Manager - Development Requirements & Assurance

Parsons Oman; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior Manager – Development Requirements & Assurance to oversee the delivery of design and engineering for major transport projects. This role involves ensuring health, safety, and regulatory compliance, engaging stakeholders, and managing the project lifecycle from initiation to completion. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and fluency in English. Join us for a rewarding career with growth opportunities.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Wellbeing investments

Qualifications

• 10+ years in project management, leading complex design projects from initiation to completion.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering innovative solutions.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead health, safety, and security culture on the project.
• Develop and implement robust project delivery plans.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership skills

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Higher National Diploma in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Aconex

Job description

Job Description

Senior Manager – Development Requirements & Assurance to lead the safe, timely, and efficient delivery of the design and engineering aspects of a major transport infrastructure project, focusing on rail, mobility solutions, and station designs for the Qiddiya project. The role champions health, safety, and security, demonstrates Qiddiya values, and ensures project schedules, budgets, and resources are effectively managed.

Responsibilities

1. Health, Safety, and Security
   • Drive and lead the health, safety, wellbeing, and security culture on the project.
   • Conduct safety investigations, inspections, and audits to maintain a safe working environment.
2. Project Planning and Execution
   • Develop and implement robust project delivery plans covering all aspects of preparation, execution, and closeout.
   • Monitor and report on project progress, ensuring alignment with time, cost, HSE, quality assurance, and performance objectives.
3. Stakeholder Engagement
   • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
   • Integrate a ‘Customer‑first’ approach into all planning, decision‑making, and delivery.
4. Scope and Change Management
   • Oversee scope management, constructability reviews, and contract alignment.
   • Manage all changes through the defined TBU change management process.
5. Regulatory Compliance and Assurance
   • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, develop the Safety Case, commission compliance, and certification to operate.
   • Manage document control processes, including delivery of the Golden Thread, training, and O&M documentation.
6. Risk and Opportunity Management
   • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, develop strategies to address roadblocks, and maintain momentum.
   • Utilize ARM (Active Risk Manager) to manage risks and opportunities.
7. Team Leadership and Mentorship
   • Provide visible and inclusive leadership, fostering a high‑performance culture.
   • Mentor and coach team members for professional growth and collaboration.
8. Procurement and Commercial Support
   • Support procurement by developing detailed scopes of work and facilitating market engagement.
   • Collaborate with the commercial team to ensure contractual compliance and cost control.
9. Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement
   • Implement and maintain project management processes, tools, and best practices.
   • Conduct post‑project reviews to capture lessons learned and identify improvement opportunities.
10. Cross‑Functional Collaboration
    • Lead collaboration with cross‑functional teams to facilitate information flow.
    • Participate in design meetings, value engineering sessions, site inspections, and public outreach events.

Required Skills

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Risk Management, or related field.
  • Higher National Diploma in Engineering, Project Management, or Construction Management also accepted.
• Certifications
  • PMP, PRINCE2, AgilePM, or equivalent desirable.
• Experience
  • 10+ years in project management, leading complex design projects from initiation to completion in construction.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, controlling design, scope, schedule, budget, and resources.
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering innovative solutions.
• Technical Skills
  • Microsoft Project, Primavera, Aconex.
  • Strong understanding of infrastructure delivery processes.
• Soft Skills
  • Excellent communication, problem‑solving, decision‑making, and conflict resolution.
  • Mentoring and coaching abilities.
• Other
  • Professional license from a recognized licensing or registration board.
  • Experience in Saudi Arabia and/or the Gulf region highly preferred.

Desired Skills

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Highly motivated with strong organizational, leadership, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in fast‑paced environment.
• Proactive and delivery‑focused, aligning stakeholders around a common vision.
• Knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and discipline engineering techniques.
• Proficiency in design and project management tools (AutoCAD, BIM, Primavera P6, CAD, MS Word, Excel).
• Understanding of construction practices, economics, and collaboration across departments.
• Track record of coordinating and delivering large‑scale projects.
• Adaptive to changing business needs, prioritizing workloads, meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills, focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Compensation & Benefits

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