Senior Project Manager

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Project Manager (SPM) to join our team! In this role you will get to manage international nuclear security projects in challenging and dynamic environments in a number of different partner countries.

Parsons experience in this field, combined with your experience coordinating projects through all phases of project inception, setup, execution, monitoring, and closeout will propel your career and leadership opportunities forward. We need our SPM to be versatile, enthusiastic to work in highly flexible, collaborative environments that have exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Manage the overall cost, schedule, technical, and quality of assigned Regional Task Orders (TOs) and ensure resources are effectively applied to support project goals.
• Plan, direct, supervise, and control the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the TO. 
• Manage operations outside the U.S., including local and regional procurements, local national employees, and local subcontractors.
• Plan for, document, and execute processes for technical program management; requirements management; risk management, performance management, metrics reporting, communications planning and management, and subcontractor management.
• Lead TO technical and cost proposal development. 
• Perform schedule management, including resource planning, sequencing of tasks, estimating, identifying dependencies, and tracking procedures.
• Perform cost management, including resource planning, cost estimation, budgeting, and control activities.
• Perform risk management, including risk planning, identification, mitigation, and remediation.
• Review monthly reporting such as schedules, variance reports, and subcontractor issued reports and invoices.
• Work with the key program and project team members to devise and execute actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.
• Establish and maintain relationships with partner country stakeholders and participate in meetings and negotiations in support of the U.S. Government client.
• Develop Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
• Prepare deliverables and ensure quality products are submitted to the US government client.
• Provide oversight of U.S. Government property.
• Monitor and report to management on the progress of all project activity, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical/business field.
• Typically 15+ years of related work experience.
• At least 5 years of experience managing international projects in support of the US Government.
• Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally at least 25%.
• Must be a U.S. citizen residing in the Continental U.S.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Must meet Parsons’ project management certification requirements.
• Professional registration through the Project Management Institute (or equivalent) is preferred. 
• Experience managing international projects for the National Nuclear Security Administration is strongly preferred.
• Experience working on nuclear/radiological security projects or border security projects is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, lead discussions and determine resolutions to problems, possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly, conduct presentations to the field team and interface effectively with a diverse group of foreign officials, US government client, engineers, scientists, and subcontractors with tact and diplomacy.
• Computer proficiency with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, and Visio.  Project Planning skills are essential.
• Ability to direct and manage team members with day-to-day activities as well as special projects to assure timely completion.
• Ability to manage distributed teams located in foreign countries.
• A keen understanding of contract compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and/or Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR).

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

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: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00

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!

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.

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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