Program Director (Water & Wastewater)

Parsons Corporation is seeking a talented Program Director to join their team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This role involves managing and developing major Utilities clients and elevating Parsons’ brand position as a predictive, disruptive solutions provider.

Parsons, founded in 1944, is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. They aim to be an employer of choice, fostering rewarding career paths and a resilient workforce.

Imagine a career where you thrive with exceptional people. Apply today to join the Parsons quest!

Company Overview

Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. They deliver solutions at the speed of relevance and strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Applicable
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related discipline)
• Experience: Minimum of 20 years of progressive experience managing utility programs, PMO/PMC assignments, or large-scale infrastructure projects, with significant experience in wastewater and water utility systems in the UAE/GCC.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Company's primary representative to the Client throughout the execution of the PMO/PMC program.
• Provide overall leadership, direction, and governance of all technical, commercial, financial, administrative, and operational aspects of the program.
• Lead the development and implementation of the Project Execution Plan, Health & Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Plan, and risk management framework.
• Establish program objectives, execution strategies, budgets, schedules, resource plans, and performance metrics.
• Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, assigning responsibilities based on expertise and ensuring effective collaboration.
• Promote a culture of technical excellence, quality, safety, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related discipline).
• Minimum of 20 years of progressive experience managing utility programs, PMO/PMC assignments, or large-scale infrastructure projects, with significant experience in wastewater and water utility systems in the UAE/GCC.
• Comprehensive knowledge of utility infrastructure, including wastewater collection, treatment, water transmission, distribution, and asset management systems.
• Demonstrated success in managing large, multidisciplinary utility programs, including responsibility for project budgets, schedules, risk management, and resource planning.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated ability to manage contractual matters, change management processes, claims avoidance, and project governance.

Benefits

• Endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit.
• Invest and care about employee’s wellbeing.
• Work with exceptional people and be yourself.
• Foster an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential.
• Support business growth by identifying, attracting, and retaining top talent.