Posted:
6/3/2026, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia ⋅ Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Business & Strategy
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Terminal Systems Project Manager to join our team.
The Terminal Systems Project Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of the Terminal Systems scope within a major airport Master Systems Integration (MSI) programme.
The position requires strong technical leadership, airport operational systems expertise, and programme coordination capabilities across large-scale aviation environments.
What You'll Be Doing:
Manages design reviews, technical compliance assessments, interface coordination activities, and systems integration planning across all assigned terminal systems packages.
Oversees the implementation, integration, testing, commissioning, operational readiness, and handover of terminal operational systems including AODB, FIDS/FIDS-DS, RMS, AOCC, FLIRT, SPS, ATCMS, DMS, and PAVA platforms.
Coordinates Interface Control Document (ICD) development and interface management activities between terminal systems, ICT infrastructure, operational technologies, airline systems, and third-party platforms.
Manages coordination activities with EPC contractors, ICT workstreams, ORAT teams, IVVQ consultants, airport operators, airline stakeholders, and specialist systems vendors.
Leads multidisciplinary coordination activities involving KKIA Operations, KSIA operational stakeholders, airline community representatives, and associated operational interfaces.
Monitors systems integration dependencies, interface risks, operational constraints, and programme sequencing activities associated with terminal operations.
Supports the development and execution of integrated testing and commissioning strategies including FAT, SAT, integrated systems testing, operational trials, and phased activation activities.
Coordinates operational readiness activities and supports ORAT milestones, operational transition planning, and phased go-live requirements.
Ensures all terminal systems comply with applicable aviation regulations, airport operational standards, cybersecurity requirements, and programme governance procedures.
Supports risk management activities by identifying integration risks, operational impacts, and mitigation measures associated with terminal systems implementation.
Provides leadership and direction to systems integration teams, testing & commissioning personnel, specialist consultants, and vendor coordination resources.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Aviation Engineering, or related discipline from a recognized university.
Minimum 18 years of professional experience in airport systems delivery, operational technologies, aviation infrastructure, or complex systems integration programmes.
Minimum 8 years of experience in major international airport programmes involving terminal systems, operational technologies, or airport systems integration.
Demonstrated experience managing complex terminal operational systems within live airport environments.
Strong experience in systems integration, testing & commissioning, interface management, and operational readiness activities.
Experience managing specialist airport systems vendors and multidisciplinary contractor interfaces is essential.
GCC airport programme experience is highly desirable.
Must possess strong client-facing communication and stakeholder coordination capabilities.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Strong understanding of airport terminal systems, operational technologies, and integrated aviation environments.
Strong understanding of operational terminal constraints and airport operational continuity requirements.
Ability to coordinate complex multidisciplinary interfaces across vendors, contractors, operational stakeholders, airline representatives, and regulatory authorities.
Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, and risk management capabilities.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams within complex programme delivery environments.
Strong understanding of aviation operational standards, cybersecurity requirements, and airport operational compliance frameworks.
Ability to review and interpret complex technical documentation, integration procedures, and systems architecture deliverables.
Ability to function effectively within large-scale multi-organizational programme environments while maintaining alignment with client objectives and operational priorities.
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Year Founded: 1944
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