Technical Project Manager, Emerging Transportation Technology

Parsons Corporation•USA OH (Virtual Office), OH

1d•$125,100 - $225,200•Remote

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. We are looking for a motivated and curious Technical Project Manager who wants to grow their career by taking on meaningful responsibility across technology-focused client engagements. As part of Parsons X, you will manage projects, bring together clients, Parsons teams, partners, and subcontractors, and help deliver emerging solutions that solve real client problems. This role offers a unique combination of hands-on project leadership, client interaction, technology exposure, and visibility into the broader business. Approximately 70% of the role will focus on project delivery, with an initial emphasis on Asset Guardian and other technology and emerging-solution engagements. The remaining time will support Parsons X business operations and strategic priorities, providing direct exposure to leadership, client strategy, proposals and pursuits, and other growth initiatives. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with strong project management fundamentals, initiative, and the drive to take on increasing responsibility.

Requirements

Several years of experience supporting or managing technology-focused projects, with readiness for increasing ownership and responsibility.
Foundational project management skills across scope, schedule, budget, risk, issues, and stakeholder coordination.
Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
The ability to develop clear, professional, and executive-ready PowerPoint presentations and business materials.
Confidence working with clients, technical teams, partners, subcontractors, business leaders, and senior leadership.
A self-starter mindset with demonstrated initiative, responsiveness, and follow-through.
Ability and willingness to travel as needed for client engagements, project delivery, training, and presentations.
Bachelor's Degree Engineering or related technical/business field
10+ years of related work experience
A broad general technical and business background

Nice To Haves

Experience with intelligent transportation systems, sensors, data platforms, or infrastructure technology is a plus, but is not required.

Responsibilities

Manage technology projects from initiation through completion, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, deliverables, and financial performance.
Lead project and client meetings, driving decisions, action items, accountability, and follow-through.
Bring together clients, Parsons teams, partners, and subcontractors to create an aligned, collaborative project team.
Maintain concise project plans, dashboards, forecasts, and status reporting that clearly communicate project health and outcomes.
Build trusted client relationships, understand client needs, and identify opportunities where Parsons can provide additional value.
Manage Asset Guardian pilots and implementations, as well as other Parsons X technology and emerging-solution engagements.
Develop enough technical and solution knowledge to communicate confidently with clients, technical teams, and partners.
Support client onboarding, training, demonstrations, and implementation activities.
Help establish repeatable project management practices that can scale as emerging solutions grow.
Coordinate Parsons X quarterly briefings, leadership activities, and management reporting.
Support the development of proposals, client deliverables, sales presentations, and executive-level materials.
Help coordinate special initiatives and business priorities across the Parsons X leadership team.