Program Manager

Parsons•Columbia, SC

37d

About The Position

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: If you're hungry to leverage your program management skills to support Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) and help protect our national security, we have the perfect position for you! Program Managers at Parsons provide overall direction and manage projects ensuring on-schedule completion in accordance with contractual obligations and program budget. Imagine Next with Parsons! What You'll Be Doing: Support DCO by using your skills to enhance the delivery and support of cyber hunt kits Providing direction and managing a pivotal mission to help innovate and deliver future technologies to ensure a bright future for our armed forces Oversee engineering efforts for advanced cyber hunt kits that are deployed across the Department of Defense, preserving and protecting our nation's most critical systems. Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions Mobilize company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work Identify, manager and work with key personnel to ensure the execution of project Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors Devise and implement action plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work; advises the client and company management of changes Markets and secures additional work with client Provides input on performance reviews and development plans for team members Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes Monitors and reports to leadership and stakeholders the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution Occasional travel (CONUS or OCONUS) for events with our end customers at their locations

Requirements

Active Secret security clearance required for consideration
Bachelor's degree in related discipline such as Engineering, Mathematics, Business, etc.
10+ years of related experience; additional professional experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Effective program management skills with ability to demonstrate successful project execution in the areas of business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions
Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
Knowledgeable of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on project

Nice To Haves

Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
Current PMP Certification
Cybersecurity Certifications

Responsibilities

Support DCO by using your skills to enhance the delivery and support of cyber hunt kits
Providing direction and managing a pivotal mission to help innovate and deliver future technologies to ensure a bright future for our armed forces
Oversee engineering efforts for advanced cyber hunt kits that are deployed across the Department of Defense, preserving and protecting our nation's most critical systems.
Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions
Mobilize company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work
Identify, manager and work with key personnel to ensure the execution of project
Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors
Devise and implement action plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work; advises the client and company management of changes
Markets and secures additional work with client
Provides input on performance reviews and development plans for team members
Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes
Monitors and reports to leadership and stakeholders the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule
Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution
Occasional travel (CONUS or OCONUS) for events with our end customers at their locations