Principal Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage the entirety of the contract and execute all tasks outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW)
• Lead a global team of engineers and technical professionals to ensure high-quality delivery of documentation and deliverables
• Direct program staffing, including recruitment, onboarding, and filling personnel vacancies
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer regarding technical issues, finance, and schedule
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports, including invoicing and cost tracking
• Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, and master schedules for program-wide planning
• Work closely with Contracting Officer’s Technical Representatives (COTR) and Contracting Officers (CO)
• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize workflow, quality, and efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field
• 15 years of total professional experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Program Manager, Technical Lead, or in a similar leadership capacity
• Specific experience working within the intelligence community
• PMP certification or equivalent professional project management certification
• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance
• Valid US Passport and willingness to travel up to 20% OCONUS

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams
• Experience designing and optimizing workflow processes
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Prior experience supporting federal government programs

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance and flexible work schedules

About the Company

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today through an agile, innovative, and disruptive approach.