Senior Program Director - Rail and Transit Leader

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a Rail and Transit Leader to join our team!  The Rail and Transit Leader (RTL) focuses on the identification, capture, and execution of work for key clients. Parsons Infrastructure comprises a team of engineers and technicians in the fields of civil (highways, rail, transit and aviation disciplines), structural (bridges and tunnels), geotechnical, electrical and mechanical engineering, and includes design, condition inspection, and construction management/construction inspection staff.

The RTL is also accountable for refining business strategy, growth, profit and loss performance, talent management, and oversight of the operations including directing and managing large/complex projects.  The RTL must be an effective “seller/doer”, able to balance operational management, business development, and project management responsibilities.  The RTL 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 travel to the various offices and to client or project site locations may be required. The RTL will work with business and technical leadership to continue the legacy of technical and management excellence while growing a successful and sustainable business practice that fosters a challenging and fun workplace.

What You’ll Be Doing

Operational Responsibilities:

•    Provide strategic and operational direction:

• Collaborate with the Regional and Area Managers to develop annual strategic initiatives.
• Define operational and financial goals overall and for individual direct reports.
• Implement operational policies and procedures.
• Ensure policies and objectives are understood and applied effectively.
• Review, evaluate and approve requests including contracts, appropriations, and expenditure within authority, escalate others as appropriate.

•  Manage P&L and profitable growth of the business:

• 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.

•   Drive execution excellence:

• Implement Safety policies and training.
• Guide and oversee the preparation of proposals and client presentations for pursuits.
• Win and manage complex systems, civil and structural projects aligned with regional strategy.
• Implement quality policies and procedures and pursue continuous improvement through innovation and creative thinking.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and productive work relationships with all employees, clients and stakeholders.
• Work with the Technical Organization leaders to staff projects for success.
• Complete project reviews in accordance with company policies.
• Ensure that accurate business reports are prepared as scheduled.

•    Create a high-performance culture:

• Develop, recruit and retain top industry talent.
• Drive collaborative behavior with other offices, Areas and Corporate Executives.
• Regularly appraise management team including compensation changes as appropriate.
• Recommend compensation changes for regional staff.
• Promote learning opportunities for the staff.
• Maintain an organizational structure that is streamlined, efficient and effective. It shall also promote client-focused delivery and provide for career growth and advancement.

Business Development/Growth Responsibilities:

• Work with the relevant Business Development Director/Team to develop a business and strategic plan aligned with the objectives of the Area and the Region.
• Establish clear plan to achieve goals by identifying and prioritizing clients and prospects.
• Drive growth through leveraging key client opportunities.
• Identify, develop and maintain key accounts.
• Enhance Parsons’ profile and reach across the industry through participation in professional and industry organizations and attending related events.
• Maintain strong relations with local and regional clients.
• Support contractor relationsh