Program Director – FIFA Stadium PMCM
Parsons Corporation
Lead delivery of FIFA‑compliant stadium project as Parsons' Program Director
17 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Onsite
Company Size
19,600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Construction services
Project Management
Technical Services
Design
Architecture
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
National Security
Defense
Cybersecurity
Intelligence
Transportation
Environmental Remediation
Urban Development
Geospatial Solutions
Role
What you would be doing
variation management
budget oversight
risk management
design assurance
integration management
program strategy
- Support variation management, claims defense, and value engineering efforts
- Oversee project budgets, commercial reporting, and contract performance
- Drive a proactive risk, schedule, and performance management culture
- Coordinate subconsultant performance and ensure alignment with Parsons' obligations
- Oversee peer reviews, constructability reviews, design assurance, and compliance validation across all stadium disciplines (structural, MEP, security, etc.)
- Lead steering committee updates, executive reporting, and conflict resolution
- Ensure alignment with FIFA, Saudi Building Code design guidelines
- Serve as Parsons’ lead representative to the Client and key stakeholders
- Champion safety, quality, sustainability, and innovation throughout the delivery cycle
- Lead internal and external teams, ensuring clarity of responsibilities and alignment with program goals
- Build trusted relationships with the Client, FIFA technical delegates, regulatory authorities, and adjacent project leaders within the wider development.
- Manage complex interface and integration challenges across design, construction, overlay, and operator readiness
- Establish the program delivery strategy and oversee all PMCM workstreams
What you bring
pmp
rics
pmcm
20+ years
global teams
gcc experience
- Track record of delivering under tight timelines and high public scrutiny
- Strong knowledge of PMCM delivery models and international consultancy frameworks
- Proven delivery experience on FIFA-compliant or equivalent Tier 1 sports venues
- Experience managing multidisciplinary global teams and JV/subconsultant structures
- Strong command of both design and construction supervision best practices
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- Ability to align international partners and adapt to evolving project dynamics
- 20+ years’ experience in large-scale program management, including stadiums or mega-projects
- PMP, RICS, or equivalent professional certifications a plus
- Deep understanding of stadium operations, overlay, and tournament-readiness planning
- GCC experience strongly preferred
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Company
Overview
1944 Founded
Year of Establishment
The company was established in 1944 by Ralph M. Parsons in California.
$6 Billion Annual
Revenue Figure
The firm generates an average of $6 billion in annual revenue.
Free Space Shuttle Move
Notable Achievement
The company successfully transported the Space Shuttle Endeavour at no cost.
- Over decades it expanded into oil, petrochemical, water and infrastructure projects across the US and globally.
- It leverages digital tools such as AI platforms, utility data systems, and drone integration alongside traditional design and construction.
- Parsons completed high‑profile projects like major bridge, tunnel, and transit works.
- Specializing in transportation, energy, environmental remediation, urban development, industrial, and cybersecurity projects.
- The firm has delivered hundreds of mega‑projects worldwide, including infrastructure in the Middle East and environmental cleanup contracts.
- Safety: We adeptly avoid risk through our high‑value technical and management solutions and a companywide, personal commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy culture and environment in all our offices and on each of our projects.
- Quality: We’re on a never‑ending quest to improve our processes, services, and products. Our quality management systems ensure ISO 9001 compliance every time…
- Integrity: Having integrity means that we remain transparent in our practices by openly communicating with each other, our customers, and stakeholders; that we prioritize the quality of every job; and that we do the right thing each time we’re faced with a tough decision.
- Innovation: Through intensive research and development, partnerships, and rapid prototyping, we confidently provide inventive processes and unique solutions that offer unrivaled value to our customers.
- Sustainability: We operate in accordance with best practices to deliver solutions while addressing environmental risk and minimizing our carbon footprint.
50% Reduction
Absolute Scope 1 & 2 GHG Emissions by 2030
Aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, referencing a 2019 base year.
100% Renewable
Electricity Sourcing by 2028
A commitment to sourcing 100% of electricity from renewable sources by 2028, having started from 0% in 2019.
90% Reduction
Absolute GHG Emissions by 2045
Long-term goal to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2045.
Net-Zero Goal
GHG Emissions by 2045
Comprehensive target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain by 2045.
- Purchased renewable energy certificates and reduced market-based Scope 2 emissions in 2023.
- Achieved significant diversion of shredded paper and repurposed electronics in 2023.
- Recycled or repurposed hardware units in Middle East offices in 2023.
34% increase
Diversity Representation
The organization achieved a significant 34% increase in diversity representation across the enterprise in 2021.
33% increase
Women in Leadership
Women in leadership roles grew by 33% within the organization in 2021, reflecting progress in gender diversity.
50% diverse
Executive Leadership
The executive leadership team was 50% diverse and demonstrated a strong commitment to inclusion in early 2022.
100% score
Human Rights Campaign Index
The organization earned a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index for 2023–2024, highlighting its dedication to LGBTQ+ equality.
- Created a DEI Council in 2017 to unify efforts around diversity and inclusion.
- Supports Employee Business Resource Groups such as MILVET, HOLA, PRIDE Alliance, BELONG, PWR, SOAR, and FORCE to foster networking, mentorship, and professional development.
- Recognized as one of Forbes' 2023 Best Employers for Diversity.
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