IT Manager

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a talented IT Manager to join our growing team!  In this role you will have primary responsibilities to ensure that IT resources and systems used to manage Program activities and deliverables are aligned with program requirements and priorities and as established by our US Government customer

We are seeking passionate, skilled, and experienced professionals to join a major program and construction management team that is dedicated to supporting a large government customer in successfully delivering on a significant infrastructure project central to the United States’ border security programs. 

In our anticipated role, Parsons will provide Owner Agent Construction Management Services including Program Management, Construction Management, Risk Management, Scheduling, Cost Estimating, Progress Reporting, Construction Quality Assurance, Safety, and other supporting services to achieve program success.   

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop IT requirements to support Program Success.
• Arrange and coordinate the assignment of IT resources for priority activities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and customer focus.
• Ensure key partnerships with adjacent organizations to build cooperative engagements and prevent team isolation.
• Ensure and coordinate delivery of key IT services including Help Desk, Business Systems Management, Productivity Applications, PMIS, Software Development, Cyber Security, Change Management, and IT Infrastructure Platforms.
• Engage Program team & prioritize IT services to align with program technology requirements and business objectives.
• Ensure business systems operations meet program requirements in a secure and reliable manner.
• Ensure value-aligned delivery with proper risk mitigation on time and within budgetary expectations.
• Coordinate IT and Security services as reach-back support.
• Present regular portfolio updates, status reports, and risk profiles to executive stakeholders.
• Manage & Coordinate IT team's daily activities to meet delivery strategy, frameworks, and standards.
• Lead the implementation and adoption of IT best practices and methodologies.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement IT Infrastructure and communications to mobilize and support numerous nation-wide field office sites simultaneously.
• Plan and Coordinate “IT” onboarding and role-based access / permissions in coordination with Talent Acquisitions team.
• Provide Program staff with IT Training including use of business systems and security practices.
• Foster the adoption of PMIS and develop requirements for enhancement as needed.
• Support start up activities essential to successful program initiation.
• Act as the Primary point of contact and escalation for all things Technology related to the performance of this contract.
• Travel as needed to field offices to support key IT and program activities.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field and 10+ years of experience or 15+ years of related experience in lieu of Degree
• At least 5 years of experience in large-scale IT program/project management
• Experience working in a PMO organization and managing large / complex projects.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex IT portfolios in highly regulated USG environments.
• Experience managing budgets over $5M / annual and leading cross-functional teams of 10+ resources.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

• PMP® (Project Management Professional) – PMI
• Agile or Scaled Agile Certified

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Corporate team.

For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

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!

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