Project Manager - Attractions

Parsons Corporation

Parsons is seeking a highly qualified Attractions Subject Matter Expert to support the planning, design, and delivery of world-class attractions for a luxury mountain destination in Saudi Arabia, The role will be part of the Program Management Consultant (PMC).

Location flexible / hybrid with time required to support the program in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh / Abha) & UAE.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning & Oversight

• Provide subject matter expertise across a wide portfolio of indoor and outdoor attractions, including but not limited to the Alpine Slide, Mountain Coaster, Aerial Adventure Course, Skeet Shooting Range, Mega Zipline, Mountain Swing, Wellness Centers, and Virtual Reality Experience.
• Guide executive leadership in the attraction strategy and ensure alignment with the project s experience objectives.
• Actively support and provide leadership throughout the vendor vetting and selection process, including working closely with Procurement Department and Project team to champion packaging strategies, scope development, PQQs, RFP s and evaluation criteria.
• Confirm delivery approach for the Works, that may include Design, Build, Operations; clarify and scope this operational transition to selected operators.

2. Design Management

• Act as the technical and operational SME for all attraction types through the full design cycle.
• Collaborate with design consultants and PMC disciplines to ensure alignment of attractions with guest experience, safety, and sustainability goals.
• Review and provide feedback on design documents, ensuring that requirements are met for buildability, cost efficiency, and operational readiness.

3. Integration & Delivery Support

• Liaise with vendors, engineers, consultants, and PMC teams to ensure seamless integration of attractions into the project phasing and infrastructure plans.
• Coordinate with enabling works, utilities, and access teams to avoid program conflicts.
• Represent the attractions scope during technical workshops, stakeholder engagements, and progress reviews.

4. Pre-Operations & Handover Preparation

• Partner closely with attraction vendors to consolidate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and emergency response plans into cohesive operational documentation.
• Develop training guidelines, guest experience manuals, and facility management readiness plans in coordination with attraction operators.
• Contribute to commissioning and testing protocols, ensuring safe and successful handover to eventual operators.