Senior Manager, Design Governance & Strategic Design Support

Overview

Lead design governance, process standardization & review for large Saudi giga-program.

Key Responsibilities

• team leadership
• design review
• process standardization
• compliance audits
• design governance
• design management

Tasks

-Manage and supervise Managers, SMEs and other supporting staff to accomplish the work of the Design Excellence verticals and strategic initiatives -Participate in design management meetings with business representatives to monitor and safeguard design intent and quality -Collaborate with other Design Excellence Senior Managers and Managers as a leadership team driving significant value and consistency across the entire portfolio of design activities -Govern and monitor compliance of design deliverables approved by the Board of Directors -Standardise consistent design processes, procedures, best practices and guidelines -Implement design reviews at design stage gates and chair the review panel -Streamline and optimize key design management processes -Conduct systematic audits and coordinate with Business Unit design management teams to ensure compliance

Requirements

• professional engineer
• 8+ years
• team management
• design software
• b.sc engineering
• bilingual

What You Bring

-Arabic and English language proficiency is preferred. -Professional Engineer registration with active membership in a professional engineering society -8+ years of related work experience, including significant managerial experience of a large group of Engineers, Designers, and technical support personnel. -Proven ability for managing a large group of engineering/technical personnel and directing work involving complex technical situations -Experience gained in recent, similar design management activities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is highly preferred. -Area of deep technical specialty is preferred. -Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related technical field -Knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of specific design- and design-review related software applications for use in completing assignments. -Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations -Excellent written and oral communications skills

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About Parsons Corporation

-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.

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