Program Management Office (PMO) Director

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an exceptionally talented Program Management Office (PMO) Director to join our team! In this role, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, operations, and strategic standard-setting of our centralized PMO that supports the Mission System and Analysis contract portfolio.

The primary mission of this role is to deliver a standardized, scalable, and functionally specialized support organization that ensures contract compliance and reduces the day-to-day administrative burden on Program Managers and Task Order Project Managers, allowing them to remain fully focused on technical execution and customer delivery. You will report directly to the Program Director under the programmatic oversight of the MSA Vice President.

What You'll Be Doing:

PMO Governance & Standard Setting: Develop, implement, and continuously improve PMO governance frameworks, operating policies, reporting standards, quality management systems, and organizational controls across all supported contracts. Drive continuous process improvement initiatives that increase operational efficiency, reduce administrative burden, and improve customer satisfaction

SOP Enforcement: Maintain and update domain-specific Standard Operating Procedures

Functional Matrix Leadership: Provide operational oversight and daily direction to specialized professionals across 5 centralized Centers of Excellence

Deliverable Integrity: Review and approve administrative deliverables, exercising the formal authority to reject non-compliant subcontractor or team outputs that do not meet strict quality thresholds

Official Government & Internal Interface: Build trusted partnerships with Government leadership, Contracting Officers, Contracting Officer Representatives, Program Managers, and executive stakeholders while representing Parsons during formal program reviews and governance meetings

Conflict Resolution & Escalation: Serve as the Level 2 escalation authority to resolve priority or capacity conflicts between individual Task Order demands and CoE resource availability within a targeted 48-hour window

Audit Collaboration: Partner with the independent Operations Manager to review Quarterly Internal Audits and enforce a 5-day Corrective Action Plan submission timeline for any discovered process gaps

Earned Value & Financial Standards: Ensure that all financial health metrics, spend plans, and deep-dive forecasts align with corporate Integrated Program Management principles, EVMS frameworks, and Cost Accounting Standards

Phase-Gate Governance: Lead phase-gate reviews, transition planning (Phase-In/Phase-Out), and lifecycle execution tracking to systematically isolate and mitigate cross-functional program risks

Supply Chain & Subcontractor Oversight: Drive accountability for teammate performance and post-award procurement, guaranteeing that subcontractor deliverables meet strict Data Item Description format compliance and security flow-down requirements

Required Clearance:

Must be a U.S Citizen

Must have an active TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Management, or a related field. Master’s degree in business administration preferred

10+ years of progressive program management or PMO leadership experience within a matrixed Federal Defense Contracting environment

Operational knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, Data Item Descriptions, and managing critical Contract Deliverable Requirements Lists

Documented success managing multifaceted, cross-functional support teams (25+ personnel) using a centralized service-delivery or matrixed resource model

Demonstrated success directing PMO or integrated program control operations for large defense hardware, software, or analytical support portfolios exceeding $50M+ in annual contract value

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

Active Project Management Professional, active Project Management Office Certified Professional, or equivalent PMI certification

Advanced proficiency with enterprise resource planning tools, financial tracking tools, and centralized repository architectures

Experience leading formal internal compliance audits, risk mitigation scheduling, and Corrective Action Plan mapping

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.

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: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00

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!

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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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

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Veteran Support

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Mind & Body

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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.