DevSecOps Platform Project Manager

Parsons Corporation•Aberdeen, MD

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented DevSecOps Platform Project Manager to join our team! As the Project Manager for our enterprise DevSecOps platform, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring successful delivery and sustainment of mission-critical capabilities. Your responsibilities will include:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
10+ years of project management experience in software development, DevSecOps, or IT infrastructure.
Demonstrated experience managing projects for federal or defense clients, ideally within CBRND or related domains.
Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and secure software development.
Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., RMF, NIST, STIGs).
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to obtain a US Government Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

PMP, Agile, or Scrum Master certification.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or DoD Cloud environments).
Prior experience supporting CBRND missions or similar defense programs.
Knowledge of containerization, infrastructure as code, and automation tools.

Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution: Develop, maintain, and execute detailed project plans, schedules, and roadmaps across multiple concurrent projects and iterations. Collaborate closely with Parsons Project Controllers to perform regular cost estimating, budgeting, and financial reporting, ensuring projects remain on track and within scope.
Technical Direction & Collaboration: Partner with the Chief Engineer to manage the technical direction of the platform, ensuring alignment with architectural standards, security requirements, and customer needs. Oversee the Authority to Operate (ATO) process, coordinating with cybersecurity teams to achieve and maintain compliance with DoD accreditation standards.
Cloud & Infrastructure Coordination: Work in close coordination with Parsons GovCloud teammates to manage DSOP (DoD Secure Cloud Computing Architecture) tenant accounts, ensuring secure, compliant, and efficient cloud operations. Oversee tenant portfolio management, including onboarding, support, and lifecycle management for multiple platform tenants.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Develop and execute stakeholder engagement plans, ensuring proactive communication, regular follow-up, and alignment with customer expectations. Serve as the primary liaison between government stakeholders, technical teams, and industry partners.
Reporting & Telemetry: Lead the regular publication of project telemetry, metrics, and status reports to customers, providing transparency into project health, progress, and outcomes. Prepare and deliver clear, concise briefings and documentation for leadership and stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement: Facilitate agile ceremonies and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Drive adoption of DevSecOps tools, automation, and best practices across the CBRND enterprise.