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Job Description:

We’re seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead high-impact PMO efforts within our Defense & Biometrics Portfolio, based at the client’s Rosslyn, Virginia office. If you thrive in complex, cross-functional environments and excel at turning strategy into execution, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

Build structure for the portfolio, including standards, workflows and reportingSupervise, mentor and develop a technical team, Help Desk, customer experience and special projects staffLead major program from kickoff through closeoutOwn scope, schedule, budget, compliance and customer satisfactionCapture requirements and maintain documentation in Jira, Confluence, SharePoint and support the implementation of new tools Drive consistent planning, risk management and financial trackingPartner across engineering, operations, finance, growth and product teamsLead process improvements and streamline cross-team coordinationSupport proposal and growth opportunity capture

What Success Looks Like

Predictable delivery and milestone achievementStrong customer relationships and clear communicationClean financial execution with tight budget controlEarly risk identification and transparent escalationConsistent use of PMO tools and standards across the teamReliable, compliant delivery with minimal rework

What Required Skills You'll Bring

Bachelors degree and 15+ years managing complex federal programsExperience supporting DoS or federal law enforcement customersExperience supervising or leading programs, technical teams and customer support managersStrong working knowledge of SharePoint, Jira, Confluence and MS ProjectProven ability to lead without direct authority and coordinate across functionsAbility to work onsite in Rosslyn, VATravel to team site in Summit Point, WV, as neededU.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a clearanceWillingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10%)

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

Prior DoS experiencePMP certificationAdvanced degree (MBA or similar)Biometrics or system integration backgroundExperience managing large government contractsActive Secret clearance or ability to obtain.

Security Clearance Requirement:

A security clearance is not required to apply; however, the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance which requires U.S. citizenship, prior to the start date.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $128,700.00 - $231,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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