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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented VP, Program Excellence and Risk to join our team!

The Vice President of Program Excellence and Risk will be a key member of our corporate Operations – Quality & Program Excellence team, responsible for facilitating teams with early identification of risks and mitigation strategies during the capture phase as well as driving performance improvement in execution across the business. A key element of this role will be to establish a Risk Management Practice, scalable to a variety of project environments. This role will facilitate knowledge transfer, cultivate communities of practice. and standardize best practices to ensure that programs are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while effectively identifying and managing risks. The VP will work closely with senior leadership to develop strategies for identifying and mitigating potential risks to enhance program performance.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leadership & Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive program management framework that promotes best practices across all business units.

• Risk Management: Establish and implement a scalable Risk Management Practice across the business; Support senior leaders and program management teams in identifying, assessing, and managing risks throughout the program lifecycle (capture thru closeout).

• Program Oversight: Engage with senior leaders and program management teams on designated critical programs to ensure they meet organizational goals; monitor progress against key milestones; and facilitate course correction, as needed.

• Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by implementing lessons learned from past projects into future initiatives.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders including project managers, business unit leaders, finance teams, and external partners to align program objectives with corporate goals.

• Customer Engagement: Foster a culture of customer satisfaction through strong Customer Engagement & Relationship Management practices. 

• Reporting & Analysis: Develop robust reporting mechanisms to track balanced program performance metrics; provide regular updates to executive leadership.

• Training & Development: Support and contribute to training initiatives aimed at enhancing the skills of project management professionals within the organization.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Program Management, Business Administration, or related technical/business field. Master’s degree preferred 

• 20+ years of broad and diversified experience within the infrastructure or defense sectors.

• Professional registration or certification in field of expertise and active membership in a professional society is also required.

• Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, preferred.

Required Risk Management Skills:

• Extensive Experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks throughout various stages of the project lifecycle is crucial.

• Proven track record in implementing a system / framework for risk management, preferably in program/project management or a related field.

• Strong analytical skills for assessing complex data, identifying potential risks, and developing strategies to manage and mitigate them effectively.

• A strategic mindset for developing long-term risk management plans that align with the overall business strategy and objectives.

• The ability to think creatively and find innovative solutions to emerging risks

Required Additional Competencies:

• Experience in project execution and oversight, especially review / avoidance / and recovery of project issues.

• Proven track record in managing large-scale programs with significant complexity.

• Strong acumen of project, technical, and business financials.

• Adaptable and capable of adjusting strategies to address evolving challenges.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization: Able to convey complex risk information to stakeholders at various levels, ensuring a clear understanding.

• Exceptional leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment: The role involves working closely with various departments and stakeholders. Ability to collaborate effectively as a partner (without authority or P&L responsibility) and build strong relationships across the organization.

• Ability to make informed and timely decisions and should be comfortable making tough decisions based on careful analysis and consideration of potential consequences.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Corporate team.

We’re driving the future of the national security 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: 

$179,800.00 - $343,700.00

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 committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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!