Configuration and Requirements Manager
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About the Role
Parsons seeks a Configuration and Requirements Manager to lead requirements and configuration management for a major railway project in Dubai. The role involves developing management plans, leading systems engineering activities, and ensuring traceability and integration across all deliverables.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the Requirements and Configuration Management Plan
- Lead Systems Engineering activities in accordance with ISO/IEC 15288 and relevant standards
- Establish and manage requirements processes including elicitation, derivation, allocation, and traceability
- Maintain and manage the requirements management system (e.g. DOORS/DNG, ComplyPro)
- Develop and maintain a Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) across all project stages
- Lead configuration management processes including baseline definition, version control, and change management
- Conduct configuration audits and requirements compliance reviews
- Support Systems Assurance processes in line with EN 50126 / EN 50128 / EN 50129
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure requirements are understood, implemented, and verified
- Manage interface requirements between rail systems, infrastructure, and operational environments
- Facilitate requirements reviews, approvals, and stakeholder workshops
- Monitor and report on requirements status, changes, risks, and compliance
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field
- Minimum 10 years of experience in rail projects and/or rail operations
- Proven experience in requirements and configuration management on large scale rail or infrastructure programs
- Strong experience in Systems Engineering and lifecycle management processes
- Proficiency in requirements and configuration management tools (e.g. DOORS/DNG, ComplyPro)
- Demonstrated experience in managing complex multidisciplinary interfaces and system integration
- Strong knowledge of Systems Assurance standards (EN 50126/8/9)
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
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Job Overview
- Parsons is looking for a Configuration and Requirements Manager to join our team
- Lead the development and implementation of requirements and configuration management processes for a major railway project
- Ensure all project requirements are accurately captured, structured, and controlled, maintaining full configuration integrity and traceability
What You'll Be Doing
- Develop and implement the Requirements and Configuration Management Plan aligned with client and project requirements
- Lead Systems Engineering activities in accordance with ISO/IEC 15288 and relevant industry standards
- Establish and manage requirements processes including elicitation, derivation, allocation, and traceability of SMART requirements
- Maintain and manage the requirements management system (e.g. DOORS/DNG, ComplyPro or equivalent)
- Develop and maintain a Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) across all project stages
- Ensure proper flow down of requirements across all disciplines, including infrastructure, rail systems, and airport interfaces where applicable
- Lead configuration management processes including baseline definition, version control, and change management
- Establish and maintain a configuration management system to control project documents, designs, and deliverables
- Manage configuration change control processes, including evaluation and approval of change requests
- Conduct configuration audits and requirements compliance reviews to ensure alignment with project standards
- Support Systems Assurance processes in line with EN 50126 / EN 50128 / EN 50129
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure requirements are understood, implemented, and verified
What Required Skills You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field from a recognized university
- Professional certification or membership in a relevant institute is an advantage
- Minimum 10 years of experience in rail projects and/or rail operations (GCC or international experience preferred)
- Proven experience in requirements and configuration management on large scale rail or infrastructure programs
- Strong experience in Systems Engineering and lifecycle management processes
- Proficiency in requirements and configuration management tools (e.g. DOORS/DNG, ComplyPro)
- Demonstrated experience in managing complex multidisciplinary interfaces and system integration
- Experience in airport integration, intermodal transport hubs, or complex operational environments is an advantage
- Strong knowledge of Systems Assurance standards (EN 50126/8/9) and best practices
- Experience in client facing or consultancy roles on major infrastructure projects
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
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