Program Director at Parsons

Parsons; Parsons (KS); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an exceptionally talented Program Director to lead one or more large-scale, mixed-use programs valued up to $5B. You will provide strategic leadership, governance, and delivery oversight across scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, and stakeholder outcomes, ensuring alignment with Parsons' objectives.

You'll oversee program execution, manage client relationships, negotiate changes, and drive the creation of essential plans and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering and typically 25+ years of related work experience is required.
• Significant project management, delivery management, and technical management assignments at the Senior level are required.
• Professional registration and Parsons’ project management certification requirements must be met.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction and management for every phase of large projects or programs to assure on-schedule completion within or below budget and in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.
• Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
• Collaborates with Business Development to market and secure additional work with client.
• Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.
• Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned projects.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate

Skills

Project management

Senior level

Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering

Job description

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Location: in مكة, S02, SA.

Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Program Director to join our team. In this role, the Program Director is accountable for the strategic leadership, governance, and delivery of one or more large scale, complex major mixed-use programs and portfolios, typically valued up to $5Bn. The role provides enterprise level oversight across scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, and stakeholder outcomes, while ensuring alignment with Parsons’ strategic objectives and contractual commitments

What You'll Be Doing

• Provides direction and management for every phase of large projects or programs to assure on-schedule completion within or below budget and in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.
• Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
• Collaborates with Business Development to market and secure additional work with client.
• Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.
• Participates in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
• Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
• Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the projects and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
• Responsible for the development and distribution of a responsibility matrix that outlines our role as LDC and the identified subs.
• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned projects.
• Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths.
• Provides input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates.
• Field responsibilities may include labor relations, local procurement and payroll operations, etc., if required.
• Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
• Discusses the qualifications required of the key project positions in specific detail with the profit center and department managers.
• Collaborates with the office facilities staff to address project space requirements.
• Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project.
• Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.
• Works with the key project individual to devise and execute actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.
• Advise the client and company management of any such changes.
• The Sector Director is specifically responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders.
• Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes.
• Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule.
• Establishes weekly meeting to review project status and formulate action items.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering and typically 25+ years of related work experience is required.
• Prior experience must include significant project management, delivery management, technical management assignments at the Senior level.
• Professional registration is to be also required.
• Incumbent must meet Parsons’ project management certification requirements

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are also required.
• Knowledgeable of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on the project.
• Broad general technical and business background, as well as previous project management on giga projects with particular experience in completing the design for such development.
• Experience of operations management of personnel and facilities.
• Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars!

Competitive Benefit Offerings

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

Mind \& Body At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays.

Wellness

Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup. Health Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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