Parsons
Airports / Aviation
AirfieldSystemsProjectManager
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“Airfield Systems Project Manager at Parsons. Skills: Airfield systems, Systems integration, Airport operations. Lead overall delivery of Airfield/Airside systems scope. Manage design reviews”
Industry & Context.
Technical problem-solving; Risk management
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Aviation Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline, Minimum 18 years of professional experience in airport systems delivery, aviation infrastructure, operational technologies, or complex systems integration programmes, Minimum 8 years of experience in major international airport programmes involving airfield systems, operational technologies, or airport systems integration, Demonstrated experience managing complex airside systems within operational airport environments, Experience coordinating with ANSP stakeholders, ATC operations teams, airport operators, and aviation regulatory authorities, Experience managing specialist airport systems vendors and multidisciplinary contractor interfaces, Client-facing communication capabilities, Stakeholder coordination capabilities
Nice to Have
GCC airport programme experience is highly desirable, Ability to coordinate complex multidisciplinary interfaces, Analytical capabilities, Technical problem-solving capabilities, Risk management capabilities, Excellent communication skills, Excellent presentation skills, Excellent stakeholder management skills, Ability to manage multiple workstreams, Understanding of aviation operational standards, Understanding of safety requirements, Understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks, Ability to review and interpret complex technical documentation, Ability to interpret integration procedures, Ability to interpret systems architecture deliverables, Ability to function effectively within large-scale multi-organizational programme environments, Ability to maintain alignment with client objectives, Ability to maintain alignment with operational priorities
What You'll Do.
Lead overall delivery of Airfield/Airside systems scope
Manage design reviews
Manage technical compliance assessments
Manage interface coordination activities
Manage systems integration planning
Oversee implementation of airfield operational systems
Oversee integration of airfield operational systems
Oversee testing of airfield operational systems
Oversee commissioning of airfield operational systems
Oversee operational handover of airfield operational systems
Coordinate ICD development
Coordinate interface management activities
Manage coordination with ANSP stakeholders
Manage coordination with ATC operations teams
Manage coordination with aviation authorities
Manage coordination with EPC contractors
Manage coordination with technology vendors
Manage coordination with specialist consultants
Lead integration coordination with technology providers
Lead integration coordination with operational stakeholders
Monitor systems integration dependencies
Monitor interface risks
Monitor operational constraints
Monitor programme sequencing activities
Support development of integrated testing strategies
Support execution of integrated testing strategies
Support development of commissioning strategies
Support execution of commissioning strategies
Ensure airfield systems comply with aviation regulations
Ensure airfield systems comply with airport operational standards
Ensure airfield systems comply with cybersecurity requirements
Ensure airfield systems comply with programme governance procedures
Facilitate resolution of technical issues
Facilitate resolution of operational issues
Facilitate resolution of interface issues
Facilitate resolution of vendor coordination issues
Support risk management activities
Identify integration risks
Identify operational impacts
Identify mitigation measures
Provide leadership to systems integration teams
Provide direction to systems integration teams
Provide leadership to testing & commissioning personnel
Provide direction to testing & commissioning personnel
Provide leadership to specialist consultants
Provide direction to specialist consultants
Provide leadership to vendor coordination resources
Provide direction to vendor coordination resources
Participate in stakeholder meetings
Participate in technical workshops
Participate in operational readiness reviews
Participate in programme governance forums
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordination with ANSP stakeholders; Coordination with ATC operations teams; Coordination with aviation authorities; Coordination with EPC contractors; Coordination with technology vendors; Coordination with specialist consultants; Coordination with NERA; Coordination with ADB Safegate; Coordination with Leonardo; Coordination with specialist systems vendors; Coordination with multidisciplinary contractors
Communication Scope
Client-facing communication; Stakeholder coordination
Process & Methodology
Programme delivery, Systems integration planning, Risk management, Programme sequencing
Full Job Description
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. _**Job Description:**_ Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Airfield Systems Project Manager to join our team. The Airfield Systems Project Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of the Airfield/Airside systems scope as part of a major airport Master Systems Integration (MSI) programme. The position requires strong technical leadership, systems integration expertise, and operational coordination experience across critical airport technologies and airside operational platforms. **What You 'll Be Doing:** * Leads the overall delivery of the Airfield/Airside systems scope within a major airport systems integration programme. * Manages design reviews, technical compliance assessments, interface coordination activities, and systems integration planning across all assigned airfield systems packages. * Oversees the implementation, integration, testing, commissioning, and operational handover of airfield operational systems including A-SMGCS, ALCMS, ATMS, AOS, AWOS/MET, ATIS, ILS, VDGS, PBB, FHS, RTMIS, SNIB, RVT, AICS, TVAO, and Flightradar24 data integration feeds. * Coordinates Interface Control Document (ICD) development and interface management activities between airfield systems, terminal systems, operational technologies, ICT infrastructure, and third-party platforms. * Manages coordination with ANSP stakeholders, ATC operations teams, aviation authorities, EPC contractors, technology vendors, and specialist consultants to ensure alignment of programme delivery activities. * Leads integration coordination with key technology providers and operational st
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