Job summary
Parsons is hiring an Excellence Director in Riyadh to lead quality, continuous improvement, risk and training for a major program. The role directs development and implementation of Quality Management processes, maintains excellence certifications, and works with senior stakeholders to improve organizational performance.
Key responsibilities
- Lead quality, continuous improvement, risk, training and knowledge transfer for a major program.
- Develop and implement Quality Management System processes, procedures and reporting.
- Maintain and facilitate Parsons excellence-related certifications.
- Provide leadership and training to Parsons and client personnel on quality matters.
- Interface with executive and senior stakeholders on performance improvement.
- Manage staffing, performance evaluations and salary administration for the team.
- Identify and report excellence issues or trends to executive management.
- Input to organization performance metrics and process improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 20 years' professional oversight experience across project controls, ESH, risk, contracts, procurement, finance, QA/QC.
- At least 10 years in supervisory or management roles.
- Expert knowledge of ISO 9000, ASME, ANSI, ASTM standards.
- Quality certification (CMQ/OE, CQA, or CQE) or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- Experience on large infrastructure projects; preference for Middle East/KSA experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication and reporting skills.
Skills
Source: Workday. Last checked as open: 15 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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