Integration and Interface Manager

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Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement the Interface Management Plan, governance framework, procedures and reporting

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an experienced Integration and Interface Manager to join our team in the UAE. In this role, you will lead interface management across a complex, multi-package railway programme, ensuring effective coordination and integration between civil, track, stations, railway systems, rolling stock, utilities, existing infrastructure and key external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

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Develop and implement the Interface Management Plan, governance framework, procedures and reporting requirements.
Establish and maintain the Interface Register, Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and responsibility matrices.
Manage technical, physical, functional and programme interfaces across contractors, disciplines and railway packages.
Lead interface meetings and workshops, driving resolution and closure of interface issues, actions and dependencies.
Review contractor interface deliverables and ensure alignment across packages and the integrated programme schedule.
Coordinate external interfaces with authorities, utilities, landowners, operators and independent assurance stakeholders.
Work with systems engineering, requirements, configuration, change, risk and testing teams to maintain integration and traceability.
Monitor interface risks, milestones and KPIs, escalating critical issues to programme leadership.
Support systems integration, testing and commissioning, operational readiness, trial operations and final acceptance.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline from a recognized university.
Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, including significant experience on major railway or transportation infrastructure projects.
Previous experience in an Integration Manager, Interface Manager or equivalent role on a major railway or transportation programme of similar scale and complexity.
Strong understanding of interfaces across civil, track, stations, railway systems, rolling stock and utilities.
Proven experience with Interface Registers, ICDs, interface governance and closure processes.
Good knowledge of systems engineering, requirements management, configuration management, testing and commissioning.
Strong stakeholder management, facilitation, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Project Management or Construction Management.
Professional registration, chartership or membership with a recognized professional institution.
Experience working within a PMC/programme management consultancy environment.
Major rail programme experience in the UAE or wider GCC/Middle East is preferred.

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