Program Manager, Catalyst Collective

Parallax Advanced Research•Beavercreek, OH

22h

About The Position

The Program Manager, Catalyst Collective leads multiple concurrent construction and secure facility projects across Parallax sites in support of the Catalyst Collective business vertical. This individual contributor manages delivery from requirements through occupancy and closeout, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and contractor performance. The role applies program management skills to facility delivery in partnership with construction, engineering, and security specialists, coordinating technical requirements and accreditation activities while developing expertise in secure facility construction. The position has no direct reports and leads through influence across internal teams, contractors, and government partners. The role oversees project planning, execution, and closeout; integrated schedules and project controls; secure facility design, construction, and accreditation coordination; contractor and stakeholder management; budgets, forecasts, reporting, and risk mitigation; and coordination of applicable safety, regulatory, permitting, inspection, and occupancy requirements. It requires protecting sensitive and classified information and coordinating with qualified specialists and government authorities.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Active Secret security clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five or more years of program or project management experience leading complex efforts involving multiple stakeholders, budgets, schedules, and competing priorities.
Demonstrated experience managing contractors or external vendors and holding them accountable for deliverables and performance.
Ability to lead multiple concurrent projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and prioritize competing demands.
Demonstrated responsibility for project budgets, schedules, risk management, and change control, including coordination of contractual requirements.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to brief leadership and hold contractors accountable.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 and Microsoft 365.
Ability to travel to Catalyst Collective project and customer locations.

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in good standing.
Facilities or construction project management experience, including management of construction budgets, schedules, contracts, and change orders.
Experience working in or supporting Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) or Special Access Program (SAP) environments.
Experience managing projects across multiple sites.
Demonstrated experience delivering SCIF projects in compliance with ICD 705 and the IC Technical Specifications through accreditation.
Working knowledge of construction documents, building codes, and permitting processes.
Experience as a Site Security Manager or working directly with a Construction Surveillance Technician program.
Experience with Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) construction or DoD secure space requirements.
Familiarity with TEMPEST, RED/BLACK separation, and secure communications infrastructure.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
Experience in a government contracting or research environment.
Additional credentials such as Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or DBIA certification.

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and close multiple concurrent construction and facility build-out projects across Parallax sites supporting the Catalyst Collective business vertical.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risk registers from initial requirements through occupancy and closeout.
Build and maintain integrated master schedules, track critical paths, and keep projects on time and within budget.
Prioritize work across the portfolio and recommend tradeoffs to leadership when projects compete for time, funding, or resources.
Apply PMI standards and disciplined project controls, including change control, earned value tracking where appropriate, and lessons learned.
Lead planning and delivery for the design, construction, and accreditation of SCIFs and other secure spaces, partnering with qualified construction, engineering, and security specialists to incorporate ICD 705 and applicable IC technical specifications.
Coordinate with security personnel, technical specialists, and government Accrediting Officials or Authorities on required design, construction, and facility accreditation documentation and approval milestones.
Coordinate construction security requirements, specialist verification, and resolution or escalation of identified issues.
Maintain strict confidentiality and protect sensitive and classified information throughout each project.
Manage architects, engineers, general contractors, and specialty vendors, holding them accountable for contract scope, quality, safety, and schedule.
Coordinate technical reviews with qualified specialists and track corrective actions.
Support solicitation, bid evaluation, and contract award with Parallax Contracts and Procurement.
Review and recommend approval of invoices, change orders, and pay applications.
Coordinate with landlords, property managers, local permitting authorities, and inspectors.
Serve as the single point of contact for internal customers, translating mission and program needs into facility requirements.
Develop project cost estimates with contractor and technical specialist input, and manage budgets, forecasts, and spending in partnership with Finance.
Provide regular status reports and dashboards to Catalyst Collective and Parallax leadership covering progress, risks, issues, and decisions needed.
Identify risks early and drive mitigation plans before they affect cost, schedule, or accreditation.
Develop and improve repeatable processes, templates, and standards for secure facility projects.
Coordinate with qualified designers, contractors, safety personnel, and inspectors to verify applicable OSHA, building code, ADA, fire and life safety, and environmental requirements.
Coordinate review of contractor safety programs with appropriate safety personnel and conduct regular site walks with qualified personnel to monitor progress, quality, and safety and track corrective actions.
Coordinate permitting, inspections, and certificates of occupancy with responsible contractors, technical specialists, and local authorities.