Program Manager - Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS)

Job Description:

Job Description Summary
Provides direction and management for medium-to-large-sized projects within a larger program and ensures on-schedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations. Responsible for the scope development, scope management, and commercial performance of the project to meet project goals and objectives. Plans and defines program goals and devises methods to accomplish them; develops in-depth knowledge of client objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies. Manages the project execution and coordinates the activities of the various functions supporting the effort as well as overseeing the activities of partners, teammates or subcontractors as required.  Establishes and maintains customer relationships to ensure the Parsons team is regarded as a collaborative partner in meeting the customer’s goals.  Fosters collaboration between internal peers on other programs by identifying opportunities for additional work scope delivered by other teams at Parsons.  Adapts execution strategy to evolving customer priorities while ensuring that the overall program remains within budget and schedule.

Specific Responsibilities

• Manage Multiple Large Task Orders related to Parsons role in providing Counter Unmanned Aerial System) CUAS solutions, services and support to various customers including agencies within the Department of Homeland Security(DHS)

• Provides functional leadership and regular direction to program specific operations staff.

• Establish and maintain relationships and act as the company representative to customer peers and

• Directly interact with and manage Partner, Teammate and subcontractor execution

• Represent the customers’ viewpoint and clearly flow down customer goals to the team.

• Lead the detailed planning of new work scope proposed by the customer.

• Manage the execution of planned work through all project lifecycle phases with responsibilities including:

  • Ensuring project/product requirements are clearly defined at the outset of the effort.

  • Ensuring project technical, financial and schedule goals are met.

  • Promoting technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes.

  • Tracking potential issues/risks and executing relevant mitigation plans.

  • Steering the team through reacting and resolving unexpected roadblocks.

  • Tracking program progress using clear, measurable metrics including Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics.

• Provide regular status to the customer and internal leadership on execution efforts including progress metrics and recommended resolutions or mitigation plans for any issues.

• Effectively collaborate with functional and technical organizations within Parsons to plan, staff and execute the planned work scope.

• Identify opportunities with current and additional customers for additional work scope for both the CUAS team and the larger Parsons organization.

• Support proposal efforts and other marketing activities as required.

Qualifications

Required

• Ability to obtain DHS suitability

• 15+ years related work experience.

• Previous project management experience on similar or related projects.

• Experience leading complex projects for US Government Customers.

• Experience preparing and presenting program for large, complex projects including WBS generation, cost-estimating and EVM practices.

• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where rapid results save lives.

• Prior lead/leadership experience.

• Experience working in high visibility roles.

Desired

• Experience with Counter-UAS or UAS programs.

• Experience with programs/projects for DHS agencies.

• Familiarity with Agile development practices.

• Experience with all phases of the program life-cycle.

• PMP or equivalent certifications.

Security Clearance Requirement:

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