Principal Program Manager

Parsons•Reston, VA

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Program Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to lead a global, high-impact technical program supporting federal partners and advancing national security.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS or higher) in engineering or a related technical field, and 15 years of total experience
Minimum 10 years as a Program Manager/Technical lead or in a similar capacity, leading high-performing teams, with specific experience in the intelligence community
Project Management certification from a professional organization outside of internal company training (e.g., PMP).
Active TS Security clearance is required
Willingness to travel up to 20% OCONUS and have a US Passport.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
Experience designing and optimizing workflow processes.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, tailored to audience.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
Prior experience supporting federal government programs (preferred).

Responsibilities

Manage the entirety of the contract and execute all tasks outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW) as the full-time, dedicated Program Manager.
Lead a global team of engineers and technical professionals, ensuring delivery of high-quality programmatic and technical documentation and deliverables.
Direct staffing for the program, including recruitment, onboarding, and identifying candidates to fill personnel vacancies.
Prepare weekly and monthly reports and deliverables as required by the customer, including invoicing and cost tracking.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer regarding all program aspects, including technical issues, finance, and schedule.
Maintain access to upper management to secure necessary resources for the program promptly.
Participate in all formal program reviews and maintain close liaison with the customer for actions taken pursuant to the contract.
Ensure complete and timely delivery of the Program Management Plan (PMP) and periodic status reports for each task.
Develop and maintain project plans with milestones for operations and technical planning, integrating them into an overall master schedule for program-wide planning, deconfliction, and prioritization of resources.
Maintain an emergency contact list for all team members and an accurate, current list of all contractors aligned with tasks through a Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS).
Work closely with Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) and Contracting Officer (CO) to facilitate rapid planning and accomplishment of critical objectives.
Adhere strictly to all security constraints for projects and reporting.
Identify and implement process improvements to optimize workflow, quality, and efficiency.