Business Manager

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Ready to be part of a team that tackles defense and data challenges? Want to take your project management skills to the next level to work on tough projects that will make a huge impact?  Parsons is now hiring an experienced Project Manager, Senior with a desire to work on projects that change the urban fabric of our community.     

Parsons’ extensive experience in this field, combined with your planning knowledge, will propel your career forward with opportunity for advancement with top performance. We can offer training, development and opportunities to work on marquee projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our Project Manager, Senior to be versatile, enthusiastic to work in highly flexible, team-oriented environments and who have exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills.

PROJECT:

Parsons is managing a Technical Services (TS) program for an agency within the Department of Defense to review third party A/E work; conduct studies, analysis, testing and measuring; perform specialized engineering services, planning and design reviews; commissioning services; and construction oversight on worldwide delivery orders. 

RESPONSIBLITIES:

Parsons is seeking a Project Manager, Senior to perform the following:

• Responsible for overall project management and execution (plans, directs, supervises, and controls execution) for the Program Management Office (PMO) delivery order.
• Business Manager for the Technical Services Program IDIQ.
• Responsible for coordinating performance with the program’s accounting, project controls, document control, IT, procurement, and security support.
• Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
• Contribute to and oversee processes.
• Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project.
• Works with the key project individual to devise and execute actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work; advises the client and company management of changes.
• Responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders.
• Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes.
• Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule.

• May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
• Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.

• Oversight and analysis of cross-review financial reports.
• Manage all support staff.
• Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
• Provides input on performance reviews and development plans for subordinates.
• Discusses the qualifications required of the key project positions in specific detail with the profit center and department managers.
• Contribute to proposals and provide review.
• Liaison with Contracts and customer’s Contract Representative.
• Drive completion and quality check of program reports.
• Communicate with Subcontracts Manager and subcontractors.
• Ensure document control library is up-to-date and accurate.
• Oversee Government Property tracking and reporting.
• Send program updates to team.
• Oversees establishment and update of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 15+ years of related work experience is required and
• 5+ years of project management experience
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required
• Must be US Citizen

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Must be fully engaged in the program to be an effective Business Manager.
• Requires strong leadership capabilities.
• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity.
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
• Knowledge of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on projects
• Excellent written and oral communication, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• PMP is desired.
• Detail oriented
• Required to track items to completion.
• Must be proactive to employee and program needs.
• Must be responsive to inquiries and communication.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph 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: $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, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

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!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.