Job Description

Program Controls Director - Aviation Programs - Parsons Corporation - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
This senior leadership role with Parsons Corporation in Abu Dhabi focuses on directing program controls across a major aviation development initiative. The position oversees scheduling, cost control, risk management, performance analytics, PMIS implementation, and governance compliance throughout the program lifecycle, ensuring predictable and efficient delivery of a multi-package aviation program.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Aviation & Aerospace
Function: Project-Program Management
Salary: 52000-70000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated program controls processes covering schedule, cost, change, and risk management
• Build and maintain a master program schedule capturing all work packages and interdependencies
• Review, validate, and approve contractors' baseline schedules to ensure contract and technical compliance
• Assess resource loading and schedule feasibility to support timely project completion
• Conduct What-If scenario analysis to assess impacts of changes and propose corrective strategies
• Perform earned value analysis (EVA), track KPIs, and prepare regular program performance dashboards
• Identify risks and conflicts early and update the program risk register with mitigation actions
• Lead trend analysis, forecasting, and program-wide controls studies to support decision-making
• Review EoT, disruption, and delay claims using accepted delay analysis methodologies
• Issue schedule-related notices, evaluate contractor performance, and advise on schedule recovery options
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors to resolve planning and controls issues
• Lead program controls meetings, workshops, and governance sessions
• Provide training, direction, and leadership to project controls teams across the program
• Prepare and maintain concise meeting minutes, reports, and execution actions
• Ensure full compliance with program governance, contractual requirements, and safety guidelines
• Develop standardized reporting, performance measurement baselines, and progress dashboards
• Support PMIS deployment and ensure effective use of digital tools across teams
• Provide expert input on construction sequencing, phasing, interface management, and value engineering
• Participate in lessons-learned activities to drive continuous improvement

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related discipline; master's degree preferred
• Minimum 15 years of experience in large-scale infrastructure programs, including aviation projects
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams
• Proficiency in modern project controls tools and reporting systems
• Middle East experience is advantageous
• Strong understanding of scheduling, risk, cost control, change management, and PMIS platforms

Skills Set

• Program controls leadership
• Aviation project delivery
• Master scheduling and resource planning
• Earned value management
• Delay and claims analysis
• Risk and change management
• PMIS implementation
• Multi-stakeholder coordination

Why Join Us

• Take a leadership role in one of Abu Dhabi's landmark aviation programs
• Work with a global engineering leader known for technical depth and digital excellence
• Shape program controls frameworks that influence high-value aviation and infrastructure delivery
• Gain long-term career development within Parsons' growing UAE operations

About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global engineering and project management firm delivering major aviation, infrastructure, transportation, and smart city programs across the Middle East. Known for innovation, digital delivery, and sustainable engineering, Parsons helps shape future-ready cities and world-class mobility systems across the UAE.
Job Title Program Controls Director - Aviation Programs - Parsons Corporation - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Program Controls Director - Aviation Programs - Parsons Corporation - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
This senior leadership role with Parsons Corporation in Abu Dhabi focuses on directing program controls across a major aviation development initiative. The position oversees scheduling, cost control, risk management, performance analytics, PMIS implementation, and governance compliance throughout the program lifecycle, ensuring predictable and efficient delivery of a multi-package aviation program.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Aviation & Aerospace
Function: Project-Program Management
Salary: 52000-70000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated program controls processes covering schedule, cost, change, and risk management
• Build and maintain a master program schedule capturing all work packages and interdependencies
• Review, validate, and approve contractors' baseline schedules to ensure contract and technical compliance
• Assess resource loading and schedule feasibility to support timely project completion
• Conduct What-If scenario analysis to assess impacts of changes and propose corrective strategies
• Perform earned value analysis (EVA), track KPIs, and prepare regular program performance dashboards
• Identify risks and conflicts early and update the program risk register with mitigation actions
• Lead trend analysis, forecasting, and program-wide controls studies to support decision-making
• Review EoT, disruption, and delay claims using accepted delay analysis methodologies
• Issue schedule-related notices, evaluate contractor performance, and advise on schedule recovery options
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors to resolve planning and controls issues
• Lead program controls meetings, workshops, and governance sessions
• Provide training, direction, and leadership to project controls teams across the program
• Prepare and maintain concise meeting minutes, reports, and execution actions
• Ensure full compliance with program governance, contractual requirements, and safety guidelines
• Develop standardized reporting, performance measurement baselines, and progress dashboards
• Support PMIS deployment and ensure effective use of digital tools across teams
• Provide expert input on construction sequencing, phasing, interface management, and value engineering
• Participate in lessons-learned activities to drive continuous improvement

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related discipline; master's degree preferred
• Minimum 15 years of experience in large-scale infrastructure programs, including aviation projects
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams
• Proficiency in modern project controls tools and reporting systems
• Middle East experience is advantageous
• Strong understanding of scheduling, risk, cost control, change management, and PMIS platforms

Skills Set

• Program controls leadership
• Aviation project delivery
• Master scheduling and resource planning
• Earned value management
• Delay and claims analysis
• Risk and change management
• PMIS implementation
• Multi-stakeholder coordination

Why Join Us

• Take a leadership role in one of Abu Dhabi's landmark aviation programs
• Work with a global engineering leader known for technical depth and digital excellence
• Shape program controls frameworks that influence high-value aviation and infrastructure delivery
• Gain long-term career development within Parsons' growing UAE operations

About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global engineering and project management firm delivering major aviation, infrastructure, transportation, and smart city programs across the Middle East. Known for innovation, digital delivery, and sustainable engineering, Parsons helps shape future-ready cities and world-class mobility systems across the UAE.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 52000.00
Salary to 70000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Abu Dhabi
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Gender No Preference
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