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Parsons Corporation · 14 hours ago

Senior Program Manager

Summit Point, WV

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$121K/yr - $217K/yr

10+ years exp

Parsons Corporation is a company that values innovation and employee growth. They are seeking an experienced Project / Program Manager to lead efforts within their Defense & Biometrics Portfolio, managing programs that support military and federal law enforcement clients.

Building MaterialConstructionConsultingIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureMilitarySecurity

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Interface directly with government customers, contracting officers, security teams, engineers, and Parsons leadership to align delivery, funding, and compliance

Foster a collaborative, solutions-first team environment—even without formal direct reports

Upon contract award, assume full ownership of the program(s)—driving all aspects of delivery including scope, schedule, budget, invoicing, compliance, and client satisfaction

Capture, validate, and document customer requirements using Parsons’ Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) within Confluence and Atlassian tools

Coordinate across internal service teams—ensuring timely input and alignment without direct authority, using established rules of engagement and consistent planning

Lead project kickoffs and planning using Parsons’ standard platforms (SharePoint, Jira, MS Project)—establishing clear objectives, timelines, and stakeholder engagement

Develop and maintain project schedules, manage dependencies and milestones, mitigate risks, and track progress across tools and teams

Own the financial performance of assigned programs, including budgets, ETC, forecasting, invoicing, and funding alignment in partnership with Project Controls and Finance

Serve as the primary customer interface—initiating and maintaining proactive communication to build trust, ensure transparency, and represent the Parsons brand

Own and execute all phases of the program lifecycle, following PMP-based best practices from initiation through closeout

Drive process improvements across project and team delivery with an entrepreneurial mindset

Ensure program compliance with applicable security, quality, and regulatory requirements

Identify and recommend opportunities to streamline workflows, improve tools, or enhance cross-functional collaboration; actively contribute to internal initiatives that increase operational efficiency or programmatic value

Mentor junior team members and share best practices to build team capability; participate in onboarding, training, or knowledge-sharing sessions to support a high-performance team culture

Demonstrate flexibility by taking on emerging tasks, special projects, or priority efforts outside your core responsibilities; collaborate with leadership to respond to shifting program needs or business objectives

Deliver operationally effective, compliant, and financially healthy programs to government customers

Ensure programs delivered on schedule and within funding (target: 95% of project milestones achieved on or ahead of schedule)

Build high customer confidence and repeatable trust

Maintain clean audits, compliant invoicing, and defensible financials

Proactively identify risks and resolve issues

Ensure stable, predictable execution across teams and vendors

Qualification

Government Programs ExperienceBiometric TechnologiesProject ManagementPMP CertificationCost ManagementCustomer EngagementAgilityProcess ImprovementTeam LeadershipRelationship Building

Required

The ability to obtain PMP within 12 months of hire

10+ years of project and/or program management experience delivering government or defense programs

Experience supporting U.S. military branches (Army, Navy, USMC, Air Force) or federal law enforcement

Experience operating within structured project management and collaboration environments (e.g., SharePoint, Jira, Confluence, MS Project or equivalent)

Experience managing cost, schedule, and performance within government contract vehicles (CPFF, CPAF, T&M, or FFP)

Proven ability to lead and deliver within matrixed organizations, often without direct authority

Strong customer engagement and relationship-building skills

Proven ability to operate independently in fast-moving government program environments

U.S. Citizenship required; must be eligible for and able to maintain a U.S. security clearance; an active clearance is strongly preferred

Preferred

PMP certification or an equivalent recognized program or project management credential (e.g., PgMP, FAC-P/PM, or DAWIA Level II/III in Program Management)

Advanced degree (MBA or similar)

Prior military service strongly preferred

Experience with biometric technologies and system integration

Demonstrated success managing complex government contracts with multiple stakeholders

Leadership and management of teams of 1-50

Active Secret clearance

Ability to work onsite at the Summit Point, WV facility on a full-time, daily basis

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10% of the time)