Program Director - Wastewater Utilities

Program Director - Wastewater Utilities Job Snapshot Role:
Program Director

Location:

Abu Dhabi, UAEIndustry: Utilities Function:
Program Management

Experience:

Minimum 20 years of progressive relevant experience

Job Type: Full Time

Job Details Country: UAE City:
Abu Dhabi Industry: Utilities Function:
Program Management Salary:
Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality:
Not specified Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement:
On-site

• Act as Parsons ' primary representative to the Client throughout execution of the PMO-PMC program.
• Serve as the principal Client contact for strategic program matters.
• Lead negotiations involving scope changes, contractual matters, and significant project decisions.
• Provide overall leadership and governance across the technical, commercial, financial, administrative, and operational functions of the program.
• Establish clear program objectives, execution strategies, budgets, schedules, resource plans, and performance measures.
• Monitor delivery against approved scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety requirements.
• Direct multidisciplinary project teams and allocate responsibilities according to technical and delivery requirements.
• Mobilize appropriate company resources to support successful program execution.

Lead development and implementation of the Project Execution Plan and other core governance documents required for program delivery. This includes oversight of the Health and Safety Plan, QA-QC Plan, risk management framework, and associated management procedures. The Program Director will maintain an integrated view of program performance and ensure that governance processes support timely decisions, accountability, regulatory compliance, and effective coordination across the wider capital program.

• Maintain the principal interface between the Client and Parsons program leadership.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and site supervision teams.
• Establish effective communication across program stakeholders.
• Chair regular program and project review meetings.
• Drive resolution of significant technical, commercial, contractual, and delivery issues.
• Present program performance and strategic matters to Client and company leadership.
• Maintain stakeholder alignment as priorities, risks, and project conditions evolve.

The role will lead integrated project controls covering scheduling, progress reporting, risk management, change management, and document management. Program performance will be regularly assessed to identify emerging issues and initiate corrective actions before they materially affect delivery. Particular attention will be given to managing risks associated with cost overruns, schedule delays, scope changes, interfaces, and resource requirements.

• Oversee contract administration across the program.
• Manage contractual commitments and significant commercial matters.
• Lead the management of change orders and Client instructions.
• Maintain appropriate governance around scope and contractual changes.
• Support claims avoidance through effective project and contract administration.
• Ensure significant commercial and contractual developments are communicated to the Client and Parsons leadership.
• Apply strong commercial judgment when addressing changes and program delivery decisions.

The Program Director will oversee a portfolio involving wastewater and water utility infrastructure. The position requires comprehensive understanding of wastewater collection and treatment, water transmission and distribution, and associated asset management systems. This technical understanding will support executive decision-making across engineering design, procurement, construction management, commissioning, operations interfaces, and long-term infrastructure delivery.

• Lead recruitment and mobilization of key program personnel.
• Develop and manage a multidisciplinary program organization.
• Establish clear responsibilities across project functions.
• Guide performance management and professional development.
• Support succession planning for critical positions.
• Promote collaboration and accountability across program teams.
• Identify, attract, and retain personnel needed to strengthen program delivery capability.

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