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Job Description:

Our Federal Engineered Systems Global Business Unit is a world-class leader in delivering Engineering and Technology enhancing solutions to Federal DoD and Civilian clients.

The FAA has a once in a generation opportunity to transform U.S. air traffic control by 2028. Success requires proven FAA integration expertise, program delivery management, technical leadership, and a single point of accountability who stakes its reputation on delivery.

Our Vision is to replace the FAA's unsustainable legacy systems with a unified, integrated mission environment that creates the foundation for integrating advanced air mobility, unmanned aircraft, and next-generation technologies.

Parsons is seeking a Delivery Director to integrate and achieve operational capability for the systems and services required as part of the FAA/DOT/Administration’s brand new Air Traffic Control System.

Preference is for candidates located in the National Capital Region. Parsons will consider remote/hybrid employees with the expectation of 75% travel.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.
• Assigns responsibility for executing project plans in delivering systems and services to key subordinates.
• Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
• Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of the program delivery.
• Works with the key project individual to devise and execute 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.
• Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes.
• Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all program delivery activity.
• Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.
• Establishes weekly meeting to review program delivery status, capture risks and formulate action plans to mitigate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Must hold a bachelor’s of science degree or equivalent work experience.
• 25+ years relevant experience
• Must have experience at senior management level as well as having extensive experience in client or stakeholder facing roles.
• Experience in technical deployment, installation and checkout plans for complex delivery of multiple products, systems and services into an operational environment
• Knowledge and skills in testing and evaluation of new technologies for delivery into existing operations, with critical equipment within an 24/7 operational environment with minimal systems or services interruption or degradation of safety
• Skills and experience in requirements validation, design, development, and delivery of new technologies while working across multiple companies who specialize in different technologies
• Knowledge skills and experience in identifying and mitigating risks in development and delivery of new systems and services into other legacy systems and environments
• Knowledge of the FAA or other ANSPs mission essential or mission critical
• US Person

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Has good background in strategy and engineering experience on mega projects.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in management of projects.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

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.

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.

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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