Deputy Program Manager

Parsons•Centreville, VA

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to join our team! In this role you will get to support the Program Manager in the direction and management of small to medium-sized projects within a larger Army program, ensuring successful transitions, compliance, and on-schedule completion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field
10+ years of related work experience and a broad general technical and business background
Minimum of two (2) years of experience supporting Army programs that require hiring, CRC, and deploying for at least one (1) year OCONUS
Minimum of three (3) years of experience managing Army programs or contracts
Experience developing and managing an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet critical milestones and timelines
Level III DAWIA Certification in Program Management, or the equivalent of a PMP Certification
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage transition activities for Army programs
Strong organizational and schedule management skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to meet Parsons’ project management certification requirements
An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Professional registration (e.g., PMP) is preferred
Experience with Army regulations and DoD contracting environments
Experience leading teams in OCONUS environments
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
Strong problem-solving and risk management abilities
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders
Experience supporting the development and implementation of project execution, health and safety, and quality assurance plans

Responsibilities

Assisting the Program Manager in planning, directing, supervising, and controlling the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of assigned projects.
Leading transition activities, including hiring, CRC processing, and OCONUS deployment for Army programs.
Developing and managing the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet critical milestones and timelines.
Coordinating with Army stakeholders to ensure all transition and deployment requirements are met.
Supporting the establishment of Project Execution Plans, Health and Safety Plans, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plans.
Monitoring and reporting on transition progress, identifying and resolving issues as needed.
Providing input on performance reviews and development plans for team members.
Promoting technical and commercial excellence through application of quality assurance processes.
Supporting the management of project budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
Representing the company with clients and subcontractors as delegated by the Program Manager.