Program Director

Parsons Corporation


Date: 1 day ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description

Program Director

Liwa, Western Region, Abu Dhabi

Parsons is a leading provider of technology-driven solutions in the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. In the Middle East, we deliver innovative solutions that make the region safer, healthier, and more connected. Our projects span across various sectors including transportation, water, energy, and environmental solutions.

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Program Manager to join our team!

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead and manage the overall program comprising all lots within scope for the LIWA project, ensuring the integration and alignment of all project activities with the strategic objectives of the EMPLOYER.
  • Establish program governance, ensuring adherence to project management standards, procedures, and frameworks.
  • Oversee coordination between SUPERVISION CONSULTANTS and DELIVERY CONTRACTORS, ensuring consistency and collaboration across all lots.
  • Conduct regular reviews of project progress, addressing high-level risks, issues, and deviations.
  • Ensure the program meets time, cost, quality, and safety targets while maintaining compliance with all contractual requirements.
  • Act as the primary interface between stakeholders, facilitating communication and resolving escalations.


What Required Skills You’ll Bring

  • A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university with minimum twenty (20+) years in execution of EPC contracts in the Water Utilities industry, including minimum (5) years (preferred) in GCC region.
  • 20+ years of experience in large-scale infrastructure projects, including multi-lot or multi-phase EPC Contractor programs.
  • Proven leadership in program management with cross-functional teams..
  • Must have at least five (5) years of experience in similar position for international major Water EPC projects (> US $1 Billion).


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! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

How to apply

To apply for this job you need to authorize on our website. If you don't have an account yet, please register.

Post a resume

Similar jobs

Manager Procurement Account CZ, SK

Philip Morris International, Abu Dhabi
16 hours ago
Purpose of the jobLead local procurement function in the market and manage direct reports acting as a leader and a point of reference. Leverage business acumen to provide strategic thinking to assure, protect margins and create value to PMI. Provide overall strategic guidance and direction for the team assigned, leading and developing an adaptable and agile Procurement organization to deliver...

Group Strategic Investments Manager ( Investor Relations)

ADNOC Group, Abu Dhabi
17 hours ago
JOB PURPOSE: Support internal analytics of ADNOC listed bonds as well as publicly listed entities associated with ADNOC Group (if need be) and their sectors of presence. Build relationships with various internal teams at ADNOC (including Investor Relations, FinComms, treasury and other teams) and assist in ensuring the highest possible equity and debt focused IR standards. Effectively communicate with internal...

Field Service Engineer

Rohde & Schwarz, Abu Dhabi
19 hours ago
With our solutions, you'll find exciting challenges in a globally active high-tech company. We're proud of our team-based working environment that leaves plenty of scope to explore possibilities and take initiative. We offer competitive, performance-based compensation, attractive fringe benefits and the advantages of modern offices. Also important to us are a good work-life balance, a thorough onboarding process and strategic...