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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Program Director with Defense Industry experience. The Program Director will manage a program for the development, operation, and maintenance of complex air defense systems in support of Air Base Air Defense (ABAD) in Europe.

** This is a SOFA-sponsored DOD Contractor position located at Ramstein AB, Germany and requires overseas relocation under an International Assignment agreement. ** NO REMOTE WORK **

What You'll Be Doing:

• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.

• Develops budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of all projects and the larger program.

• Executes project plans, including providing and overseeing assignments to key subordinates; Manages and monitors performance using Project Management principles.

• Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.

• Collaborates with Business Development to market and secure additional work with client.

• Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.

• Devises and executes actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work; advises the client and company management of any such changes.

• Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.

• Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule.

 

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical/business field.

• 20+ years of related work experience Ability to meet project management certification requirements

• Advanced leadership skills and ability to perform in a management capacity

• Excellent written and oral communications skills

• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations

• Advanced knowledge of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on the project

• Working knowledge of Status of Forces Agreements (SOFA) DOD Contractor Personnel Office (DOCPER) Regulations -- Required

• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification - Required

• Active DOD Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI Eligibility – Required

• Travel 10-20%

• **This position is located in Ramstein Air Base, Germany (International Assignment) *NO REMOTE WORK**

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Significant project management assignments at the Principal Project Manager level

• Experience in operations management of personnel and facilities

• Experience managing Performance-based Projects or Programs with multiple OCONUS performance locations in multiple OCONUS locations – Highly Desired

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret SCI

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:

This position is eligible for incentive compensation.

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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