Deputy Program Manager

Parsons; United States; On-site; USD 104,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to provide analytical insight and program leadership for large, high-impact programs, projects, and related contracts. The role involves managing complex initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams, and presenting findings to executive leadership.

The position requires 8+ years of experience, a bachelor's degree, PMP certification, and an active Secret security clearance. Travel up to 50% is expected within the Federal Solutions arena.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related professional experience; degrees may count toward total years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; additional experience may count in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of time.
• PMP certification required.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Advanced knowledge of program management lifecycle and practices.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage program and project implementations, supporting department goals and planning.
• Lead multiple large-scale projects, tracking activities, requirements, resources and progress.
• Improve program performance by identifying efficiencies and enhancements.
• Lead teams to develop program resources, goals, and protocols.
• Design and oversee evaluation frameworks; assess effectiveness and impact.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on objectives and strategic planning.
• Summarize analyses and present recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Guide stakeholders through key decisions and coordinate cross-department activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to align with organizational goals.
• Serve as trusted advisor and subject-matter expert for major programs.
• Provide expert-level technical and/or operational support to projects.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PMP certification

Data visualization tools

Reporting tools

Job description

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 Deputy Program Manager to join our team! In this role, you will provide analytical insight and program leadership for large, high-impact programs, projects, and related contracts.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage program and project implementation, contributing to department goals and planning efforts.
• Lead multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, tracking activity, requirements, resources, and progress.
• Maintain and improve program performance by identifying process efficiencies and opportunities for enhancement.
• Lead teams in developing program resources, operating goals, objectives, and protocols.
• Design and oversee comprehensive program evaluation frameworks; assess effectiveness, efficiency, and impact.
• Analyze complex data and functional areas, develop solutions, and recommend program enhancements and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior and executive leadership on program objectives and strategic planning.
• Summarize and present complex analyses and recommendations to senior management, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Guide stakeholders through key decisions and coordinate activities across departments.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, internal consultant, and subject matter expert for major program initiatives.
• Provide expert-level technical and/or operational support to projects and programs .

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• 8+ years of related professional experience, with additional education, training, and certifications able to count towards total years of experience
• Bachelors degree, with additional years of experience able to count in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Advanced knowledge of program management, life-cycle development, and project management practices.
• Advanced technical and operational proficiency in the relevant functional area.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong data collection, management, analysis, and reporting skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions, exercise independent judgment, and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information to varied audiences.
• Active Secret security clearance

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Experience developing project management models for forecasting resource requirements and addressing contractual issues.
• Experience presenting strategic recommendations to senior leaders, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools.

Security Clearance Requirement

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

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: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• flexible work schedules
• 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.