Junior Project Manager – Public Safety Solutions

Parsons Corporation • San Diego, CA

1d • $74,800 - $130,900

About The Position

Parsons is looking for a driven, detail-oriented Junior Project Manager to join our Public Safety team in San Diego. You'll own the day-to-day execution of critical technology projects — think mission-critical communications systems, public safety networks, and 9-1-1 infrastructure — that directly support first responders and the communities they serve. This isn't a "task tracker" role. You'll be the connective tissue between our clients, our delivery teams, and Parsons leadership — keeping projects on time, on scope, and on budget while building lasting client relationships.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in project, portfolio, or program management
• Strong communicator — written, verbal, and in the room with clients
• Organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple moving parts simultaneously

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Motorola radio systems and/or MPLS networking is a strong plus — this is a public safety tech environment and that knowledge translates fast
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and adapt project work plans to reflect changing needs and priorities
• Manage day-to-day project operations including scope, schedule, issues, and risks
• Ensure all project documentation is complete, current, and properly archived
• Minimize project risk exposure through proactive issue identification and resolution
• Serve as the primary client communication point from internal kickoff through final sign-off
• Set and actively manage client expectations throughout the project lifecycle
• Facilitate weekly internal and external status meetings — and make them worth attending
• Manage change orders so that any scope deviation is documented and signed off — no surprises
• Identify resource needs and coordinate responsibilities across cross-functional teams
• Keep the project team informed and aligned on changes, priorities, and deadlines
• Review team deliverables before they reach the client — quality is your call to make
• Motivate and support team members to perform at their best
• Track actual work performed against contracted scope
• Ensure invoicing is submitted accurately and on time against agreed milestones
• Follow up on outstanding invoices as needed
• Analyze project profitability and flag trends early

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• flexible work schedules
• holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees