Senior Program Manager

Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Program Manager to join our team!

• 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 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 action plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to adjust significant changes to the scope of work; advises the client and company management of changes.
• 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.
• 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 that 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 meetings to review project status and formulate action items.

• DAWIA Level III Program Management Certification – Expert-level credential for managing defense acquisition programs.
• PMP – Industry-standard certification validating comprehensive project management expertise.
• Familiarity with the integration of engineering/technical aspects, procurement, and construction activities.
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to perform in a management capacity.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
• Knowledge of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on projects.
• Must possess TS/SCI Clearance with CI Poly.

• PgMP® – Validates ability to oversee and align multiple related projects.
• FAC-P/PM Level III – Senior federal acquisition and project management credential.
• Certified Scrum Master – Supports agile leadership and iterative delivery.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – Demonstrates process improvement and quality management skills.

An active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.

We value our employees and 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.

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