Program Manager - Data, Reporting & Governance Transformation (Remote - Chicago, IL)
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Job Description:
This is a REMOTE position - Chicago, IL area preferred
Parsons is seeking a Program Manager with a strong background in program management and consulting to lead initiatives focused on data, reporting, and governance transformation within a large-scale enterprise environment. This role requires a proven ability to manage complex, multi-workstream programs, driving alignment between business and IT, while leveraging knowledge of data governance, reporting, and analytics best practices.
The ideal candidate brings consulting or enterprise transformation experience, thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional environments, and has the leadership skills to coordinate multiple stakeholders and deliver measurable results.
Key Responsibilities:
Program & Project Leadership
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of data, reporting, and governance transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment to enterprise goals and timelines.
- Manage program milestones, dependencies, risks, and issues, ensuring visibility and proactive resolution.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams spanning Finance, IT, and business stakeholders, facilitating decision-making and maintaining accountability.
- Develop executive-level reporting and dashboards to track program progress, benefits realization, and overall transformation success.
Data, Reporting & Governance Enablement
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to understand and translate data governance, reporting, and analytics requirements into actionable project plans.
- Support the adoption of standardized data governance frameworks, metadata management, and reporting processes without being the technical SME.
- Partner with business units to ensure new reporting and governance solutions are scalable, automated, and aligned with business needs.
Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management
- Serve as a liaison between business leaders and IT, ensuring priorities are clear and expectations are managed.
- Lead workshops, steering committees, and working sessions to drive alignment and stakeholder buy-in.
- Coordinate training and communications to enable adoption of new data and reporting solutions.
Qualifications & Experience
- 3+ years in program or project management, preferably within a consulting or enterprise transformation environment.
- Experience managing data, analytics, or reporting-related projects (exposure to data governance frameworks is a plus).
- Strong skills in program governance, executive reporting, and risk/issue management.
- Ability to navigate complex organizations and influence without direct authority.
- Familiarity with ERP, procurement, or reporting tools (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Ariba, ICERTIS, Power BI, Tableau, Qlik) preferred.
- Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
Why Join Us?
- Lead high-visibility programs impacting data, reporting, and governance across the enterprise.
- Work directly with executives and senior leaders on a multi-year transformation initiative.
- Gain exposure to cutting-edge data and analytics strategies in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Competitive compensation and strong career development opportunities.
REMOTE with approximately 20-30% travel.
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis 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: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00We 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!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS
Financial Wellness
We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.
Work Life Harmony
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
Career Development
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.
Veteran Support
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
Mind & Body
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.
Health
Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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