Deputy Project Director - Theme Parks and Entertainment

Overview

Join Parsons as a Deputy Project Director supporting the Project Director in delivering Project Management Consultancy (PMC) services for an iconic luxury hospitality and entertainment development in Qatar. This state-of-the-art entertainment destination is anticipated to become a premier attraction, drawing millions annually through immersive experiences and a variety of entertainment options.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Director in managing overall PMC service delivery.
• Lead daily coordination and management of the Theme Park, Entertainment, Retail, and related development packages.
• Ensure seamless collaboration among multidisciplinary consultants, specialist ride vendors, themed entertainment designers, contractors, operators, and suppliers.
• Oversee package-level scheduling, reporting, interface management, risk assessment, and design harmonization.
• Track progress through all phases including design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness.
• Facilitate technical and constructability reviews along with design integration activities.
• Support stakeholder engagement and coordinate interfaces across all project components.
• Monitor contractor performance, proposing corrective measures when necessary.
• Manage project reporting tools, executive dashboards, and action tracking systems.
• Implement project governance procedures encompassing quality control, health, safety, environment (HSE), risk management, and document control.
• Assist with resolving technical, commercial, and operational issues.
• Represent and act for the Project Director during absences as delegated.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Theme Park Engineering, or related fields.
• Professional certification such as PMP preferred.
• At least 15 years’ experience in PMC, Programme or Project Management roles.
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale theme parks, entertainment venues, integrated resorts, or leisure complexes.
• Expertise managing multidisciplinary design and construction teams.
• Strong background in complex attractions, themed environments, or destination entertainment projects is highly advantageous.
• Experience working in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of Project Management Consultancy delivery specific to theme parks, entertainment, hospitality, and mixed-use developments.
• Expert understanding of design coordination, interface management, construction sequencing, and readiness for operation.
• Extensive experience coordinating consultants, contractors, specialist attraction vendors, operators, and governmental authorities.
• Proficient in project controls including planning, procurement, commercial oversight, risk mitigation, and construction delivery.
• Ability to manage multiple work packages aligned with overall project goals, schedules, and budgets.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for effective stakeholder and multidisciplinary team engagement.
• Analytical thinker adept at solving technical, operational, and interface challenges proactively.
• Capable of functioning effectively within large program environments supporting end-to-end project delivery from design to handover.

Equal Opportunity and Company Culture

Parsons is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. The company values employees' well-being and offers extensive growth prospects to help achieve their full potential.