Cyber Program Manager – Government Mission-Critical IT

Parsons; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 134,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Parsons seeks an accomplished Program Manager to lead a large-scale cybersecurity and IT program for a government customer. You will guide a diverse team of cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, DevSecOps, data, and IT professionals while delivering measurable results.

You will serve as the primary Parsons liaison with the Government, providing executive leadership and program oversight across the full lifecycle.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance and active
• PMP certification
• Bachelor's degree and 15+ years total experience
• 10+ years of managing a project/program of similar size and complexity
• 5+ years overseeing manpower planning and contract performance monitoring

Responsibilities

• Serve as Parsons’ primary point of contact for Government stakeholders and leadership.
• Provide overall management, direction, and quality control for contractor and subcontractor personnel.
• Lead program execution across cybersecurity, IT operations, infrastructure, cloud, DevSecOps, data, AI/ML, and service desk activities.
• Ensure work aligns with the Performance Work Statement, program plans, and contract requirements.
• Manage program scope, schedule, staffing, resources, risks, performance, and communications.
• Maintain PMO documents including PM Plan, Risk Management Plan, and monthly status reports.
• Establish governance, communications, quality control, and performance-management processes.
• Oversee manpower planning and resource allocation for diverse skill sets.
• Monitor contract financial and technical performance, including metrics and forecasts.
• Identify risks and communicate contractual/programmatic concerns.
• Lead kickoff, status meetings, transition activities, risk reviews, and customer engagements.
• Support transition-in/out activities for continuity of mission essential services.
• Promote development, collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Active PMP certification

15+ years total experience

Federal program leadership

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Parsons seeks an accomplished Program Manager to lead a large-scale cybersecurity and IT program for a government customer. You will guide a diverse team of cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, DevSecOps, data, and IT professionals while delivering measurable results.

You will serve as the primary Parsons liaison with the Government, providing executive leadership and program oversight across the full lifecycle.