Senior Manager - Quality Management

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons seeks a Senior Manager - Quality in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to lead quality activities across projects and ensure ISO 9001 compliance. The role oversees non-conformance, audits, training, and stakeholder coordination to uphold client and Parsons standards.

Requires 15+ years in quality with at least 7 years in a leadership role, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or equivalent, and relevant certifications. On-site work arrangement in Riyadh.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of related professional experience in Quality.
• At least 7 years in a management capacity.
• Lead Auditor certification in ISO 9001 or equivalent.
• ASQ CMQ/CQE or similar certification is a plus.
• Experience coordinating quality requirements across project stakeholders.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001-based quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality activities across assigned projects or sectors.
• Develop quality processes and procedures based on ISO 9001.
• Ensure compliance with Parsons and client quality requirements.
• Manage non-conformance reports and follow-up actions.
• Plan and conduct internal and external quality audits.
• Deliver quality training to stakeholders.
• Serve as primary quality contact across projects.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams on quality issues.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

ISO 9001

Auditing

Non-conformance

Stakeholder coordination

Quality processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Quality

Job description

Senior Manager - Quality

Senior Manager - Quality Management Job Snapshot Role: Senior Manager - Quality Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Industry: QA Quality Control Function: Quality Assurance Experience: Minimum 15 years Job Type: Full Time Position Overview Parsons is seeking a Senior Manager - Quality in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to lead quality activities across assigned projects or sectors. The role is responsible for establishing quality processes and procedures, managing non-conformance reporting, coordinating audits, delivering quality training, and ensuring compliance with Parsons and Client requirements. This senior position requires extensive quality management experience and proven leadership capability. The successful candidate will serve as the principal quality contact for internal and external stakeholders while promoting consistent application of ISO 9001-based quality practices across project activities.

Job Details

• Country: Saudi Arabia
• City: Riyadh
• Industry: QA Quality Control
• Function: Quality Assurance
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

What You 'll Be Doing

• Lead quality activities across assigned projects or sectors.
• Develop quality processes and procedures for relevant business activities based on the ISO 9001 Standard.
• Ensure Parsons and Client quality requirements are understood and consistently implemented.
• Manage project non-conformance reports and coordinate appropriate follow-up activities.
• Plan and execute internal quality audits.
• Coordinate and conduct external quality audits as required.
• Monitor quality-related activities and support effective resolution of identified issues.
• Deliver quality training to internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for quality-related matters across the assigned project or sector.
• Coordinate with internal teams, Clients, and external entities regarding quality requirements and issues.
• Promote consistent implementation of established quality processes and procedures.

Quality Leadership and Compliance The Senior Manager - Quality will provide leadership for quality management activities while maintaining alignment with ISO 9001 requirements and applicable Parsons and Client standards. The role requires effective coordination across multiple stakeholders to ensure quality issues are identified, communicated, and addressed through established processes. A significant part of the position involves quality assurance oversight through audits, non-conformance management, stakeholder training, and communication. The Senior Manager will also represent quality matters with project, sector, Client, and external stakeholders.

What Required Skills You 'll Bring

• Bachelor 's Degree in Engineering, Business, Quality, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 15 years of related professional experience in Quality.
• At least 7 years of experience in a management capacity.
• Lead Auditor certification in ISO 9001 or equivalent.
• ASQ certification such as CMQ or CQE, or another related certification or accreditation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead quality activities and coordinate quality requirements across project stakeholders.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001-based quality processes and procedures.
• Experience managing quality audits and non-conformance activities.

What Desired Skills You 'll Bring

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent presentation capabilities.
• Ability to deliver presentations to executive management and large audiences.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

About Parsons

Parsons brings multidisciplinary expertise to complex infrastructure, construction, and development programs. Its teams work across engineering, quality management, project controls, construction, and program delivery, with an emphasis on technical capability, collaboration, innovation, and professional development.