Terminal Systems Project Manager (AIRPORTS / AVIATION)
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About the Role
Parsons seeks a Terminal Systems Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of terminal systems within a major airport Master Systems Integration programme. The role requires strong technical leadership, airport operational systems expertise, and programme coordination across large-scale aviation environments.
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Responsibilities
- Manage design reviews, technical compliance assessments, interface coordination activities, and systems integration planning across all assigned terminal systems packages
- Oversee implementation, integration, testing, commissioning, operational readiness, and handover of terminal operational systems including AODB, FIDS, RMS, AOCC, FLIRT, SPS, ATCMS, DMS, and PAVA platforms
- Coordinate Interface Control Document (ICD) development and interface management activities between terminal systems, ICT infrastructure, operational technologies, airline systems, and third party platforms
- Manage coordination activities with EPC contractors, ICT workstreams, ORAT teams, IVVQ consultants, airport operators, airline stakeholders, and specialist systems vendors
- Lead multidisciplinary coordination activities involving KKIA Operations, KSIA operational stakeholders, airline community representatives, and associated operational interfaces
- Monitor systems integration dependencies, interface risks, operational constraints, and programme sequencing activities associated with terminal operations
- Support development and execution of integrated testing and commissioning strategies including FAT, SAT, integrated systems testing, operational trials, and phased activation activities
- Coordinate operational readiness activities and support ORAT milestones, operational transition planning, and phased go live requirements
- Ensure all terminal systems comply with applicable aviation regulations, airport operational standards, cybersecurity requirements, and programme governance procedures
- Support risk management activities by identifying integration risks, operational impacts, and mitigation measures associated with terminal systems implementation
- Provide leadership and direction to systems integration teams, testing & commissioning personnel, specialist consultants, and vendor coordination resources
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Aviation Engineering, or related discipline
- Minimum 18 years of professional experience in airport systems delivery, operational technologies, aviation infrastructure, or complex systems integration programmes
- Minimum 8 years of experience in major international airport programmes involving terminal systems, operational technologies, or airport systems integration
- Demonstrated experience managing complex terminal operational systems within live airport environments
- Strong experience in systems integration, testing & commissioning, interface management, and operational readiness activities
- Experience managing specialist airport systems vendors and multidisciplinary contractor interfaces
- Strong client facing communication and stakeholder coordination capabilities
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Job Description
- Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Terminal Systems Project Manager to join our team.
- The Terminal Systems Project Manager will lead the end to end delivery of the Terminal Systems scope within a major airport Master Systems Integration (MSI) programme.
- The position requires strong technical leadership, airport operational systems expertise, and programme coordination capabilities across large scale aviation environments.
What You'll Be Doing
- Manages design reviews, technical compliance assessments, interface coordination activities, and systems integration planning across all assigned terminal systems packages.
- Oversees the implementation, integration, testing, commissioning, operational readiness, and handover of terminal operational systems including AODB, FIDS/FIDS DS, RMS, AOCC, FLIRT, SPS, ATCMS, DMS, and PAVA platforms.
- Coordinates Interface Control Document (ICD) development and interface management activities between terminal systems, ICT infrastructure, operational technologies, airline systems, and third party platforms.
- Manages coordination activities with EPC contractors, ICT workstreams, ORAT teams, IVVQ consultants, airport operators, airline stakeholders, and specialist systems vendors.
- Leads multidisciplinary coordination activities involving KKIA Operations, KSIA operational stakeholders, airline community representatives, and associated operational interfaces.
- Monitors systems integration dependencies, interface risks, operational constraints, and programme sequencing activities associated with terminal operations.
- Supports the development and execution of integrated testing and commissioning strategies including FAT, SAT, integrated systems testing, operational trials, and phased activation activities.
- Coordinates operational readiness activities and supports ORAT milestones, operational transition planning, and phased go live requirements.
- Ensures all terminal systems comply with applicable aviation regulations, airport operational standards, cybersecurity requirements, and programme governance procedures.
- Supports risk management activities by identifying integration risks, operational impacts, and mitigation measures associated with terminal systems implementation.
- Provides leadership and direction to systems integration teams, testing & commissioning personnel, specialist consultants, and vendor coordination resources.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Aviation Engineering, or related discipline from a recognized university.
- Minimum 18 years of professional experience in airport systems delivery, operational technologies, aviation infrastructure, or complex systems integration programmes.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in major international airport programmes involving terminal systems, operational technologies, or airport systems integration.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex terminal operational systems within live airport environments.
- Strong experience in systems integration, testing & commissioning, interface management, and operational readiness activities.
- Experience managing specialist airport systems vendors and multidisciplinary contractor interfaces is essential.
- GCC airport programme experience is highly desirable.
- Must possess strong client facing communication and stakeholder coordination capabilities.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring
- Strong understanding of airport terminal systems, operational technologies, and integrated aviation environments.
- Strong understanding of operational terminal constraints and airport operational continuity requirements.
- Ability to coordinate complex multidisciplinary interfaces across vendors, contractors, operational stakeholders, airline representatives, and regulatory authorities.
- Strong analytical, technical problem solving, and risk management capabilities.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams within complex programme delivery environments.
- Strong understanding of aviation operational standards, cybersecurity requirements, and airport operational compliance frameworks.
- Ability to review and interpret complex technical documentation, integration procedures, and systems architecture deliverables.
- Ability to function effectively within large scale multi organizational programme environments while maintaining alignment with client objectives and operational priorities.
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