Commercial Director
Parsons Corporation
15–17 years of experience
Job description
We are seeking an exceptional Commercial Director to join the PMO leadership team supporting one of the most ambitious urban transformation programmes in the world. This is a rare opportunity to lead the commercial function across a major portfolio of infrastructure, public realm, landscape, utilities, and iconic architectural assets within a fast-paced, high-profile delivery environment.
The successful candidate will bring strategic commercial leadership, executive stakeholder management capability, and deep experience managing complex multi-package programmes at scale.
What You ll Be Expected to Do
- Lead the programme commercial function, ensuring strong governance, cost control, and commercial assurance across multiple delivery packages.
- Act as the senior commercial interface with the Client, PMO leadership, and executive stakeholders, providing clear recommendations and strategic advice.
- Manage and direct PMCM commercial teams through complex contractual, technical, and delivery challenges.
- Oversee procurement, contract administration, change management, claims resolution, and final account close-out activities.
- Lead a high-performing commercial team while driving accountability, consistency, and best practice across the programme.
Required Skills You Will Bring
- Minimum 15 years experience in commercial management on major capital programmes, infrastructure, or mega projects.
- Proven success in a senior Commercial Director, Head of Commercial, or equivalent leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of Government Tender Procurement Law (GTPL) and major bespoke contract forms, including claims and change management.
- Demonstrated experience managing consultants, PMCM partners, and large commercial teams.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive stakeholder management skills.
Desired Skills You Will Bring
- Previous experience on large-scale programmes in Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC region.
- Experience across mixed-use developments, public realm, utilities, or iconic landmark assets.
- Professional accreditation such as MRICS, CIArb, or equivalent.
- Strong commercial systems, reporting, and governance capability within a PMO environment.
- Ability to lead in complex, fast-moving environments while balancing strategic priorities and delivery pressures.
Required Skills You Will Bring
- Minimum 15 years experience in commercial management on major capital programmes, infrastructure, or mega projects.
- Proven success in a senior Commercial Director, Head of Commercial, or equivalent leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of Government Tender Procurement Law (GTPL) and major bespoke contract forms, including claims and change management.
- Demonstrated experience managing consultants, PMCM partners, and large commercial teams.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive stakeholder management skills.
Desired Skills You Will Bring
- Previous experience on large-scale programmes in Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC region.
- Experience across mixed-use developments, public realm, utilities, or iconic landmark assets.
- Professional accreditation such as MRICS, CIArb, or equivalent.
- Strong commercial systems, reporting, and governance capability within a PMO environment.
- Ability to lead in complex, fast-moving environments while balancing strategic priorities and delivery pressures.