Ground Program Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the MTC E1 (and E2 if/when awarded) ground program, overseeing cost, schedule, performance, quality, and efficiency.
• Make decisions and allocate resources on behalf of Parsons in response to government issues, concerns, and comments, while proactively alerting the government to potential contractual, programmatic, budgetary, and resource limitations.
• Maintain constant communication with the government and Parsons leadership regarding program status and ensure delivery within schedule and budget.
• Lead contract execution efforts employing a diverse team of technical and programmatic staff to deliver an integrated solution using Systems of System Engineering and integration toolsets.
• Own the overall program schedule, including major milestones, activities, events, deliveries, and integration points with mission partners and external schedule data.
• Manage budgets, staffing plans, staff qualifications and training, and measure progress through reports and forecasts.
• Manage program risks and opportunities, communicating them effectively to government and Parsons leadership.

Requirements

• Top Secret (TS) DoD clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical/business field, or additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 12+ years of experience working on DoD projects supporting operations, information, and/or engineering.
• 7+ years of recent experience managing Space or Missile Defense Ground-Based Firm Fixed Price and Cost Plus programs/projects.
• At least three years of recent experience running an agile program and/or leading an agile team.
• Active certification in at least one of the following: PMI Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP), or DAWIA Level III in Program Management.

Nice to Have

• 15 years of recent experience in OPIR development programs and familiarity with the development lifecycle and data producers/consumers.
• Experience in roles providing understanding of DoD or IC engineering, testing, and Space Operations programs related to OPIR mission needs.
• One or more SAFe or other Agile methodology certifications.
• Proficiency with schedule management tools such as MS Project or Jira Portfolio.
• Experience with Earned Value Management contract execution and reporting.
• Having completed required Parsons PMD Model tiers or being a 'Parsons Qualified PM'.
• Proven mentorship ability to develop future Parsons leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field, or relevant experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Focus on employee wellbeing and growth opportunities.