DC Office Operations Manager/Senior Program Director, Transportation Engineering

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: Parsons is looking for a talented DC Office Operations Manager/Senior Program Director, Transportation Engineering to join our team! In this role you will get to lead the Transportation Engineering team in the DC area . Purpose of the role: The selected candidate will be accountable for supporting business strategy, growth, profit and loss performance, talent management, and oversight of the operations, including directing and managing large/complex projects. Candidate must be an effective "seller/doer", able to balance operational management, business development, and project management responsibilities. Candidate must also be a creative and innovative leader, able to communicate a vision and inspire others and effectively mentor and develop individual and team talent. Willingness to occasionally travel to various offices and to client or project site locations is expected. The selected candidate will work with business and technical leadership to continue technical and management excellence while growing a successful and sustainable business practice that fosters a challenging and fun workplace. Drive Executional Excellence: Implement Safety policies and training. Guide and oversee the preparation of proposals and client presentations for pursuits. Win and manage complex civil and structural projects aligned with area strategy. Implement quality policies and procedures and pursue continuous improvement through innovation and creative thinking. Manage and direct every phase of significant projects or programs to ensure on-schedule completion within or below budget and in accordance with contractual obligations. Promote technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes. Establish and maintain cooperative and productive work relationships with all employees, clients, and stakeholders. Work with the Technical Organization leaders to properly staff projects for success. Complete project reviews in accordance with company policies. Ensure that accurate business reports are prepared as scheduled. Drive a High-Performance Culture: Recruit, develop, and retain top industry talent. Drive collaborative behavior with other offices and teams. Regularly appraise management team including compensation changes as appropriate. Promote learning opportunities for the staff. Support and maintain an organizational structure that is streamlined, efficient and effective. Provide Strategic and Operational Direction: Collaborate with the Area Manager to support annual strategic initiatives Work with the relevant Business Development Manager/Team to develop a business plan aligned with the objectives of the Area. Define office-based operational and financial goals overall and for individual direct reports. Establish clear plan(s) to achieve goals by identifying and prioritizing clients and prospects. Implement and reinforce operational policies and procedures. Review, evaluate, and approve requests including contracts, appropriations, and expenditure within authority, escalate others as appropriate. Manage Office and Project-Base P&L for Profitable Growth: Work with the Project Managers to optimize billing cycle and cash flow. Collaborate with the relevant Business Development Manager/Team to implement a growth agenda and be accountable for commercial success. Measure financial success against established objectives and ensure corrective action as needed. Client Engagement and Relationship Development for Growth: Identify, develop, and maintain key accounts. Enhance Parsons…

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