Program Manager, Senior - TS/SCI w/ Poly

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Job Description:

Provides direction and management for medium-sized projects, or several small projects within a larger program, and ensures on-schedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations. Responsible for the scope development, scope management, and commercial performance of the project to meet project goals and objectives. Plans and defines program goals and devises methods to accomplish them; develops in-depth knowledge of client objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies. Ensures that the program's project(s) meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.

• Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.

• Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project, and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.

• Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths.

• Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.

• Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.

• Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.

• Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project.

• Works with the key project individual to devise and execute actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work; advises the client and company management of changes.

• Markets and secures additional work with client.

• Responsible for the development and distribution of a project summary to all members of the project team for reference.

• Provides input on performance reviews and development plans for team members.

• Discusses the qualifications required of the key project positions in specific detail with the profit center and department managers.

• Collaborates with the office facilities staff to address project space requirements.

• Responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders.

• Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes.

• Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule.

• Field responsibilities may include labor relations, local procurement, payroll operations, etc.

• Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.

• May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.

• Establishes weekly meeting to review project status and formulate action items.

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering or related technical/business field

• Minimum of 15+ years of related work experience

• Previous project management experience on similar or related projects

• PMP Required

• TS/SCI w/ Poly is required

• Extensive experience with DoD requirements definition process, capability requirements management, capabilities development, and systems acquisition support.

• Extensive experience with the DoD planning processes at the joint level

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.​This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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