Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Handover Manager to join our team! In this role you will lead and manage the handover process, ensuring effective communication and collaboration between D&B contractors, Qiddiya Delivery, Qiddiya Development and relevant authorities.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of one of the most transformative projects in Saudi Arabia's history. A visionary giga-project that aims to create a world-class entertainment, sports, and cultural destination, offering unparalleled experiences to visitors from around the globe. Our project aims to deliver a world-class entertainment and tourism destination, showcasing thrilling attractions, diverse entertainment offerings, and captivating cultural experiences.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop a and implement a comprehensive handover plan outlining all necessary activities, milestones, and timelines for transitioning of the assets from construction to operations. Manage the complete handover process
• Managing a multidisciplinary team to hand over a significant infrastructure project
• Lead handover management coordination forum, engage will all stakeholders, set and agree term of reference, manage meeting agenda, review progress on actions, take minutes and communicate to all stakeholders.
• Manage coordination of handover activities, such as documentation, technical database, handover inspections, asset snags, develop a snag database, dashboard/ tracker, maintain record and report progress.
• Oversee the collection, organization, and verification of all project documentation, including completion certificates, as-built drawings, warranties, and operation manuals
• Address any deficiencies or outstanding issues identified during inspections, working closely with stakeholders to resolve them and achieve the targeted handover date.
• Prepare reports, presentation slides, escalate issues at senior level forums and seek direction.
• Monitor performance of all handover activities against plan, ensure that any issues that could potentially impact successful handover are brought to the attention of the appropriate teams.
• Identify potential risks and challenges that could impact the handover process and implement mitigation strategies.
• Address any concerns, inquiries, or issues raised by stakeholders in a timely and effective manner.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including Employer Representative teams, authorities, Operation & Maintenance teams, and third-party contractors, to manage expectations and facilitate

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• A Bachelors Degree in a relevant field; or equivalent
• At least 15 years experience in project management, with a focus on project handover and transition to operations.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure, and operational requirements.
• Familiarity with safety regulations, industry standards, and regulatory compliance related to rail/metro operations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to risk management.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.