VP/PM Space Missions

Parsons•Chantilly, VA

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: Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented VP, to join our Space Solutions Sector team! We are passionate about making Parsons the undisputed leader in the Space Solutions market because we understand that ensuring our nation’s security for future generations depends on engineering services that support rapidly delivering new capability. The PM-Space Solutions is part of Parsons’ Space Solutions Sector; all focused on delivering innovative defense, and security services and solutions to enable a sustainable, safer, smarter, and connected world. Based upon our rock-solid foundation of world class talent; all with the bottom-line emphasis to support our U.S. and Joint Coalition Warfighters. They are our work purpose. We are here to serve our National Security objectives supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Aviators and guardians in Space, Missile Defense, and Intelligence missions. PM – Space Missions represents a highly complex organization consisting of a cadre of highly skilled engineering and technical personnel to design, develop, integrate, and materially produce and deliver multiple technology capabilities for our DoD and Intel Community customers.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in related field and 20+ years of experience with proven track record as Program Manager running large P&Ls in excess of $300 M in annual revenue and driving growth for an engineering service business that services the Intelligence Community
Strong background and knowledge within the Space Missions market(s) -Advanced Space Missions and Advanced Space Hardware (DoD, Other Government Agency and Commercial Space) with proven ability for managing a large and geographically distributed team
Track record of delivering sales and profit objectives consistently and winning large programs that deliver consistent and repeatable growth
Must have strong familiarity with systems engineering methods and techniques as well as implementing Digital Engineering methods
Active Top Secret clearance required with ability to achieve SCI
An active Top Secret security clearance is required for this position.

Responsibilities

Full P&L management of Space Missions, including:
Manage day-to-day operations for a $300M+ Space Missions business; delivery, execution, and staffing with total accountability for all financial objectives including bookings, sales, profit and strategy
Build and foster a culture of growth and stretching the organization to expand beyond existing program and customer base
Interacting at the highest levels of corporate structure to influence, solve complex business issues and drive to solutions while engaging in a high level of constructive collaboration
Develop and lead a high performing team known for exceeding objectives
Proactively engage customers and maintain relationships on existing programs to constantly assess performance and seek feedback
Superior people engagement and management skills
Foster a culture of high trust, transparent communications and development opportunities
Strategy Ownership of the overall strategy and vision for Space Missions, including how to represent its capabilities to the market
Lead the execution of M&A strategy, including the identification, due diligence participation and integration of acquisitions.
With support from business development, lead in the execution of the organic growth plan including identifying target clients and key executives, leveraging and partnering with the existing customer base
Proactively and directly engaged key customers to build the relationships it takes to win large programs through shaping, influencing and positioning Parsons
Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities within targeted defense accounts that demonstrate an understanding of technological trends and needs of the client