Program Director - Water and Wastewater Projects; PMC - Corporation and Al

Position Overview

Program Director role in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain leading high-priority water and wastewater emergency programs under a PMC framework. This senior leadership position focuses on program governance, delivery oversight, and strategic integration of complex DB and DBO water infrastructure projects supporting critical public utilities in the UAE. The role is suited for senior infrastructure leaders with strong experience in water and wastewater program management, stakeholder coordination, and executive-level decision support.

Job Details
Country: UAE
City:
Abu Dhabi and Al Ain
Industry: Utilities
Function:
Program Management
Salary: AED 35000 - 50000 per month (market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality:
Any
Job Type: Full-time

• Act as the single point of accountability for the client's emergency water and wastewater projects program.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the PMC team and all internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee program governance, performance monitoring, and compliance with client objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Lead coordination across multiple design work orders, DB and DBO delivery packages, and construction oversight activities.
• Support client executive leadership with clear, timely reporting, strategic advice, and informed recommendations.
• Manage key stakeholder, authority, and utility interfaces across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
• Oversee program-level risk management, commercial exposure, and escalation of critical issues.
• Ensure alignment between program objectives, approved design intent, and delivered water and wastewater assets.
• Maintain strong control over schedules, budgets, quality standards, and safety performance across all projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline, with a Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 20 years of experience delivering major infrastructure programs, preferably in water and wastewater sectors.
• At least 5 years of experience in senior leadership roles such as Program Director or Project Director.
• Strong background in PMC or PMO roles for large‑scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing DB, DBO, or EPC delivery models.
• GCC experience required, with strong preference for Abu Dhabi project exposure.

• Program and portfolio leadership
• Water and wastewater infrastructure expertise
• PMC and PMO governance
• Risk and commercial management
• Stakeholder and authority coordination
• Executive reporting and decision support

Lead mission‑critical water and wastewater emergency programs that directly support public health and infrastructure resilience. Work at executive level with a globally recognized engineering and program management consultancy. Engage in complex, high‑impact infrastructure initiatives across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.

Parsons Corporation is a leading global provider of engineering, construction, and program management services. In the UAE, Parsons supports major water, wastewater, transportation, and infrastructure programs, delivering technically complex projects with a strong focus on governance, safety, quality, and long‑term asset performance.