Programme Director Major Rail Infrastructure

19 hours ago

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Parsons Full time $1,200,000 - $2,400,000 per year

Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary Parsons representative to the client, authorities, and key delivery partnersLead strategic planning and execution across business, technical, construction, and commissioning stagesOversee the Program Execution Plan, HSE Plan, Quality Plan, Risk Management Plan, and other governance documentsDefine programme requirements and review deliverables for compliance with safety, quality, and performance criteriabr>Ensure robust governance, reporting, and assurance frameworks across all project workstreamsManage contracts, scope changes, and variations, maintaining strict control of cost, schedule, and qualityLead programme-wide risk management, identifying challenges and leveraging opportunitiesMobilize and manage Parsons multidisciplinary teams across offices and sites, fostering a high-performance cultureChampion digital delivery through PMIS platforms, BIM lifecycle tools, and data-driven reportingDrive quality excellence through established QA processesEnsure sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement remain central to programme deliveryProvide leadership across stakeholder and interface management, ensuring effective coordination among all entitiesReport programme performance, progress, and risks to executive leadershipChair regular strategic meetings covering governance, progress, risks, and actionsRepresent Parsons values, ensuring integrity, transparency, and technical excellenceSkills SetProgramme governance and controlsRail infrastructure leadershipMulti-disciplinary team managementContract and commercial oversightRisk and opportunity managementDigital project delivery (PMIS/BIM)Stakeholder and authority coordinationHigh-value megaproject oversightWhy Join UsLead a transformative national rail programme shaping the UAE s future mobilityWork within a global engineering leader known for innovation and world-class deliveryCareer-defining opportunity at the forefront of major infrastructure developmentDynamic, collaborative environment with access to advanced digital delivery toolsDesired Candidate ProfileIdeal ProfileBachelor s degree in engineering; master s degree or Chartered Engineer preferredMinimum 20 years experience managing major rail or infrastructure programmesStrong background delivering programmes above USD 8 billion in complex stakeholder environmentsAt least 5 years of Middle East experience, ideally within the UAE or GCC rail sectorExperience with metro or high-speed rail is highly desirableStrong leadership skills with ability to guide large multidisciplinary teamsDeep understanding of FIDIC, design-and-build models, governance frameworks, and risk managementExcellent communication, negotiation, and client engagement skillsStrong knowledge of PMIS, BIM, and digital delivery processesCommitment to exceptional safety, quality, and sustainability outcomes

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