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Parsons Corporation Design Assurance Manager in United Arab Emirates
Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Sector Design Assurance Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to support both improvements in Sector and Corporate design best practice through engagement with sector projects, other functions and be a key member of the Parsons EMEA Quality Function .
What you'll be doing:
QA Strategy and Framework:
Support the Regional Quality Lead (RQL) in the review of the QA/QC policy and exhibit those cultural values as a “Quality Leader.”
Support the RQL in the regular review of the RACI matrix for the QA function
Support the RQL in the establishment, collation, provision, and monitoring of quality related performance measures and quality objectives
Support the production, approval (by RQL), and ongoing review of the Quality Management System (QMS) documentation
Support the Engineering RQL, Working Group and Engineering Digital Transformation (EDT) team and ongoing review and update of engineering and design processes
Support the RQL in providing innovative solutions for QA / QC strategy
Champion the compliant change process for the QMS within EMEA
Champion the consistent use of the QMS and EWG best practice by project teams and other functions, ensuring global quality and engineering and design best practice guidelines are met
Support the RQL in the capture of QMS related risks and risk treatment
Audits & Reviews:
Support the RQL in maintaining the audit / inspection / project review program to drive compliance checking of functions and teams to Parsons best practice
Undertake planned project / program audits and inspections, following QMS process with particular focus on IDC/IDR activities and use of the CDE.
Work closely with project / program leadership to undertake start-up & handover reviews at an appropriate timeframe, ensuring compliance to the appropriate time critical processes
In agreement with the RQL and project / program leadership within their sector(s), maintain a sub-consultant inspections / audit programme
Ensure closure of NCR's / Observations / Opportunities for Improvement raised during audits & inspections
Support the sector(s) Senior Leadership team in the planning and execution of quality focused leadership reviews of projects
Support the RQL in preparation and execution of ISO / external accreditation related visits in coordination with EMEA Board and US QA Team, including ensuring projects are prepared
Undertake planned project Lessons Learned reviews. Ensure suitable preparation by all attendees, chair the review, recording, issuing and closure of actions
Provide support for planned client feedback sessions so they are completed to an agreed timeframe and capture performance
Analysis & Reporting:
Support trend analysis for performance related data as input to MMR reports
Support in the production of presentation material for the MMR and other reports
Drive closure of raised findings and recommendations by allocated parties in a timely fashion
Bring management failings or potential quality breaches to the attention of the RQL
Champion Reward and Recognition for quality in assigned sectors, as agreed with sector leadership
Support sector projects / programs and project controls in the capture of risk / opportunity and their treatment and potential mitigation
Working with Other Functions:
Maintain regular contact with sector leadership, operational staff, and functional leads. Review key issues and improvement opportunities.
Work closely with regional DC Manager and sector projects to ensure Aconex (EDMS) is suitably deployed in line with project and corporate requirements
Support the RQL in the preparation of bid responses and FAQ's as well as supporting information.
Support any supply chain pre-qualification and maintenance of compliance records.
Support supply chain performance reporting and improvement actions
Work with RQL and IT team to identify and develop quality and engineering & design related best practice digital solutions related to best practice process
QA Administration:
Manage those process workflows and schedules relevant to the role.
Manage QA related records as per Quality Administration Manual requirements
Support the administrative update of the EMEA project tracker to identify sector new & completed projects / programs to ensure the update of data
Participate in required quality team coordination meetings and provide productive input
Where dictated by the RQL, participate in, and make a positive contribution to, the required external coordination meetings
Training, Knowledge & Awareness:
Support the RQL, and HR / Training team in ensuring that training materials, including inductions, providing suitable information for the audience.
Support the RQL in improving staff awareness of QA related lessons learned opportunities and QA technical information through the preparation and issue of approved quality moments and spotlights
Work closely with sector leadership, EWG and RQL to review technical training opportunities at sector and regional levels.
Support the RQL in the ongoing development of the quality training matrix to ensure it meets quality needs including course content and feedback
Identify, and with RQL agreement participate in, related QA related networking activities.
Support mentoring approach within quality and engineering and design functions.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in business, Design, or Quality related to the role.
ISO9001 Lead Auditor Qualification
Relevant professional membership, or progress towards membership.
15 years plus experience in related design management / quality role required.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
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