Senior Project Manager (Logistics)

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Job Description:

Parsons are recruiting for an exceptionally talented Senior Project Manager (Logistics) to join their team!

The role has end-to-end accountability for program performance, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with regulatory, technical, and stakeholder requirements.

What You'll Be Doing;

• Lead the overall planning, governance, and delivery of large-scale development programs from concept through handover and operational readiness.
• Develop and maintain program execution strategies, implementation plans, and roadmaps aligned with business and national objectives.
• Drive integration across infrastructure, transportation, utilities, and community development workstreams to ensure cohesive delivery.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and packages within a broader program portfolio, prioritizing resources and resolving interdependencies.
• Develop and control master schedules, phasing plans, and key milestones using recognized planning tools and methodologies.
• Oversee cost management and budgeting, including cost estimating, value engineering, cost control, and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, regulations, and local authority requirements across all project components.
• Lead construction delivery planning for complex infrastructure, transportation corridors, residential developments, and utility networks.
• Coordinate logistics strategies, including materials management, construction access, site-wide coordination, and interface management between contractors and stakeholders.
• Monitor contractor performance, construction progress, and productivity; implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Champion construction safety, quality, and environmental management, ensuring adherence to best practices and project-specific plans.
• Manage relationships with government entities, regulators, municipalities, and public-sector stakeholders to secure permits, approvals, and alignment.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and communication strategies for communities, end users, and operational entities affected by infrastructure and development works.
• Prepare and present high-quality reports, briefings, and decision papers for senior leadership and external parties.
• Support procurement strategies for consultants, contractors, and suppliers, including tendering, evaluation, and award recommendations.
• Oversee contract administration, change management, claims evaluation, and dispute avoidance/resolution.
• Ensure that commercial risks are understood, managed, and balanced with delivery requirements and long-term operational needs.
• Ensure that operational, maintenance, and asset management requirements are embedded from the early stages of program design and delivery.
• Oversee documentation, as-built records, and training to ensure seamless transition into live operation.

What Required Skills You'll Bring;

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• 15 years of experience delivering large-scale infrastructure and development projects, including at least several years in a senior project/program management role.
• Experience in large logistics, transportation hubs, or integrated infrastructure platforms.
• Proven track record in managing complex multi-billion-riyal programs or portfolios in sectors such as transportation, highways, rail, utilities, or major mixed-use / residential community developments.
• Demonstrable experience working in or with public-sector entities, regulators, or large master-developments.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., PMI, PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent), and of construction and engineering processes.
• Experience in complex stakeholder management, including government agencies and community stakeholders.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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