Sr. It Project Manager
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Sr. IT Project Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to oversee low to mid-level complexity IT projects running concurrently with an annual volume up to $5M.
What You'll Be Doing :
- Develops the project approval documentation, integrated project plan, resource plan, contingency plan, and related project management artifacts
- Works with project team to develop estimates, schedules and work plans to ensure timely completion of a project or working group within a project
- Assigns responsibilities and coordinates the activities of the team, including vendors and contractors
- Prepare financial forecasts and provide on-going reconciliation of project resources and other related project expenditures
- Directs the formation, execution and closeout of the assigned project so it meets project specifications and requirements and is delivered within budget and schedule
- Collaborate with project stakeholders to develop business requirements and / or user stories
- Partner with business sponsors to define success metrics and criteria
- Facilitate all operational checkpoint activities throughout the project life-cycle
- Assess and resolve all high priority project risks as they are encountered
- Ensure all projects adhere to project methodology compliance standards set by the company
- Continually update relevant business stakeholders of project status and periodically publish project status reports
- Serve as a subject matter expert to regularly brief key stakeholders on different aspects of assigned initiatives
- Represents the project in various project governance and inter-departmental forums
What Required Skills You'll Bring :
4-year degree in Computer Science (or related curriculum) and 10-12 years of relevant application and / or IT infrastructure experience and at least 5-7 years of progressive experience in project managementAbility to effectively communicate with users, team members, and Parsons management on technical and non-technical subjectsA successful track record of selecting and leading an IT project team from project startup to successful delivery and closeout meeting budgets, schedules, and technical requirements for the projectExperience in directing, coaching and mentoring individual team members to provide individual development or to improve the person's job performance and effectiveness on the teamComfortable managing several projects or activities concurrentlyWhat Desired Skills You'll Bring :
Desired : Project Management Institute Project Management Professional (PMP)Special Consideration will be given for certifications in the following : SAFe Agile (Leading, Scrum Master, Product Owner / Product Manager, Teams, etc); Smartsheet; Project Management Institute Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)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.