Parsons
Aviation
ProjectDirector(AIRPORTS/AVIATION)
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“Project Director (AIRPORTS / AVIATION) at Parsons. Skills: Airport systems integration, Programme delivery, Systems assurance, Operational readiness. Direct delivery of MSI scope. Provide executive leadership for governance activities”
Industry & Context.
Issue resolution; Risk management
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aviation Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, or related discipline, Minimum 20 years of professional experience in large-scale infrastructure, aviation, airport systems, or complex technology integration programmes, Minimum 10 years of experience in major international airport programmes involving systems integration, operational technologies, or airport-wide systems delivery, Demonstrated experience delivering airport systems programmes through testing, commissioning, operational readiness, and activation phases, Experience managing multidisciplinary delivery teams within large-scale PMC, EPC, MSI, or integrated delivery environments
Nice to Have
Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, INCOSE Systems Engineering, ITIL, or equivalent, GCC airport programme experience
What You'll Do.
Direct delivery of MSI scope
Provide executive leadership for governance activities
Serve as primary point of contact for stakeholders
Lead integration assurance activities
Establish and oversee Systems Assurance processes
Oversee implementation and integration of airport operational systems
Ensure systems delivery complies with regulations
Establish programme-wide interface governance processes
Direct programme-level testing and commissioning strategies
Direct integrated testing and validation activities
Maintain oversight of integration-related risks
Ensure operational readiness obligations are achieved
Provide executive oversight of change management processes
Establish and lead integration governance forums
Lead multidisciplinary teams
Represent Parsons in executive-level meetings
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Multidisciplinary teams; Client stakeholders; Airport operators; Aviation authorities; EPC contractors; IVVQ consultants; Regulatory agencies; Technology providers
Communication Scope
Executive reporting; Presentations; Negotiation
Process & Methodology
Programme governance, Systems integration, Interface management, Risk management, Change management
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 Project Director – Airport Systems Integration to join our team. The Project Director will serve as the single point of accountability for the delivery of the Master Systems Integrator (MSI) scope across both Terminal and Airfield systems packages within a major international airport development program. **What You 'll Be Doing:** * Directs the overall delivery of the MSI scope across Terminal and Airfield systems packages for a major international airport development programme.Provides executive leadership for all programme governance activities related to systems integration, testing & commissioning, operational readiness, and phased system activation. * Acts as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders, airport operators, aviation authorities, EPC contractors, IVVQ consultants, and regulatory agencies. * Leads programme-wide integration assurance activities to ensure all systems interfaces are coordinated, validated, tested, and operationally compliant. * Establishes and oversees Systems Assurance processes including requirements traceability, verification and validation, compliance demonstration, integration evidence management, and acceptance readiness reporting. * Oversees the implementation and integration of airport operational systems including AODB, A-SMGCS, ALCMS, AOCC, RMS, FIDS, ATMS, CNS Systems, ICT infrastructure, security systems, baggage handling systems, middleware platforms and associated operational technologies. * Ensures all systems delivery activities comply wit
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