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Job Description:
Lead all procurement activities related to Operations & Maintenance (O&M) for the PUA program, including long-term service contracts, operating agreements, maintenance frameworks, spares and consumables, and outsourced support services. The role is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that secure reliable, cost-effective O&M delivery, while ensuring transparency, compliance, and alignment with PUA performance and safety objectives.
Key Responsibilities1. O&M Procurement Strategy- Develop and own the O&M procurement strategy for the PUA program, covering operations, maintenance, asset management, and support services.
- Define sourcing strategies and category plans for:
- Operations service providers and operators
- Preventive and corrective maintenance services
- Long-term maintenance contracts and performance-based agreements
- Spare parts, consumables, tools, and specialist equipment
- Technical support, OEM services, and asset management systems
- Align O&M procurement with lifecycle cost targets, reliability/availability requirements, and risk allocation strategy.
- Lead market sounding and industry engagement for O&M and related services to understand capability, capacity, and commercial models.
- Oversee preparation of all O&M-related procurement documents, including:
- RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and ITTs
- Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and performance metrics
- Commercial conditions, payment mechanisms, and incentive/penalty regimes
- Manage the full tender cycle: issue, clarifications, addenda, technical and commercial evaluation, negotiations, and recommendation for award.
- Ensure robust, auditable evaluation processes, including total cost of ownership and qualitative service criteria.
- Recommend appropriate contracting models for O&M (e.g. O&M contracts, performance-based maintenance, availability-based contracts, framework agreements, PPP/operate components).
- Work with legal, finance, risk, and technical teams to develop balanced contract terms addressing:
- Performance and service levels
- Asset condition and lifecycle obligations
- Interfaces with capital works and systems suppliers
- Risk allocation, warranties, and liquidated damages
- Lead commercial negotiations focused on lifecycle value, risk mitigation, and alignment with PUA operational objectives.
- Build and maintain a qualified supplier base for O&M services, OEMs, and critical spare partners within the transport sector.
- Support definition of performance frameworks, KPIs, and reporting requirements for O&M contracts.
- Establish mechanisms for supplier performance reviews, improvement plans, and escalation processes.
- Promote long-term, collaborative relationships where appropriate, while preserving competition and value-for-money.
- Apply DMO and PUA procurement governance frameworks to all O&M procurement activities.
- Ensure full compliance with public procurement regulations, funding body rules, and internal audit requirements.
- Identify, assess, and manage procurement and commercial risks related to O&M contracts, feeding into the program-wide risk register.
- Prepare clear procurement reports, evaluation summaries, business cases, and board papers for decision-making forums.
- Work closely with operations, maintenance, asset management, engineering, and finance teams to ensure O&M procurement:
- Reflects realistic technical and operational requirements
- Supports asset lifecycle strategies and renewal plans
- Aligns with budgets, tariffs, and business plans
- Support transition from construction to operations, including novation or integration of warranties, manuals, and spare parts into O&M arrangements.
- Ensure contract start dates, mobilisation periods, and procurement lead times align with operational readiness and service commencement.
- Act as the primary O&M procurement interface with:
- Government agencies, regulators, and oversight bodies
- Operators, maintenance providers, and key suppliers
- Internal program leadership and DMO governance forums
- Present O&M procurement strategies, tender outcomes, and contract recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Support consultations, approvals, and alignment with broader transport and asset management strategies.
- Lead and mentor a dedicated O&M procurement team within the PUA program.
- Develop capabilities in service procurement, performance-based contracting, and lifecycle commercial analysis.
- Promote best practice, standardization, and lessons learned across O&M procurement processes, tools, and templates.
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline.
- Minimum 20 years’ experience in procurement within the transport sector (rail, metro, highways, public transport, or similar).
- Significant experience leading procurement of O&M and long-term service contracts for major transport or infrastructure assets.
- Proven track record in complex tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and contract award for high-value service and maintenance agreements.
- Strong understanding of operations, maintenance practices, asset management, and lifecycle costing in transport systems.
- Regional experience in GCC / Middle East (ideally Saudi Arabia) and familiarity with local procurement regulations and O&M market dynamics.
Desirable
- Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Asset Management, Project Management, Supply Chain, Infrastructure Management).
- Professional certification (e.g. CIPS, ISM, RICS, or equivalent).
- Experience with performance-based contracts, availability-based payments, or PPP / concession O&M structures.
- Strong commercial acumen, with expertise in service and lifecycle cost analysis.
- Advanced negotiation and contract structuring skills.
- In-depth knowledge of procurement methodologies, evaluation techniques, and contract forms for O&M.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at executive level.
- High ethical standards, integrity, and commitment to transparent, auditable procurement.
- Strong analytical, risk-based decision-making, and documentation skills.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline
- Minimum 20 years' experience in procurement within the transport sector (rail, metro, highways, public transport, or similar)
- Significant experience leading procurement of O&M and long-term service contracts for major transport or infrastructure assets
- Proven track record in complex tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and contract award for high-value service and maintenance agreements
- Strong understanding of operations, maintenance practices, asset management, and lifecycle costing in transport systems
- Regional experience in GCC / Middle East (ideally Saudi Arabia) and familiarity with local procurement regulations and O&M market dynamics
- Master's degree in relevant field (Asset Management, Project Management, Supply Chain, Infrastructure Management)
- Professional certification (e.g., CIPS, ISM, RICS, or equivalent)
- Experience with performance-based contracts, availability-based payments, or PPP / concession O&M structures
- Strong commercial acumen, advanced negotiation, contract structuring, stakeholder management, and analytical risk-based decision-making skills
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
