Program Director – FIFA Stadium PMCM

Description

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

The Program Director will lead the overall delivery of a landmark, FIFA-compliant stadium project in Riyadh, acting as the single point of accountability for Parsons’ PMCM team.

The role involves managing all program-level activities across planning, design management, construction supervision, stakeholder engagement, and interface coordination.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

1.

Leadership & Strategy

Serve as Parsons’ lead representative to the Client and key stakeholders

Establish the program delivery strategy and oversee all PMCM workstreams

Lead internal and external teams, ensuring clarity of responsibilities and alignment with program goals

Drive a proactive risk, schedule, and performance management culture

2.

Stakeholder & Interface Management

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

Lead steering committee updates, executive reporting, and conflict resolution

3.

Technical Oversight & Governance

Oversee peer reviews, constructability reviews, design assurance, and compliance validation across all stadium disciplines (structural, MEP, security, etc.)

Champion safety, quality, sustainability, and innovation throughout the delivery cycle

Ensure alignment with FIFA, Saudi Building Code design guidelines

4.

Commercial & Contractual

Oversee project budgets, commercial reporting, and contract performance

Coordinate subconsultant performance and ensure alignment with Parsons' obligations

Support variation management, claims defense, and value engineering efforts

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, or related field (Master’s preferred)

20+ years’ experience in large-scale program management, including stadiums or mega-projects

Proven delivery experience on FIFA-compliant or equivalent Tier 1 sports venues

Strong knowledge of PMCM delivery models and international consultancy frameworks

GCC experience strongly preferred

Experience managing multidisciplinary global teams and JV/subconsultant structures

PMP, RICS, or equivalent professional certifications a plus

Strong command of both design and construction supervision best practices

Track record of delivering under tight timelines and high public scrutiny

Ability to align international partners and adapt to evolving project dynamics

Deep understanding of stadium operations, overlay, and tournament-readiness planning

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!

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