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Job Description:
Junior Project Manager – Public Safety Solutions
Parsons Corporation | San Diego, CA
***Candidates must be local to San Diego, CA***
About the Role
Parsons is looking for a driven, detail-oriented Junior Project Manager to join our Public Safety team in San Diego. You'll own the day-to-day execution of critical technology projects — think mission-critical communications systems, public safety networks, and 9-1-1 infrastructure — that directly support first responders and the communities they serve.
This isn't a "task tracker" role. You'll be the connective tissue between our clients, our delivery teams, and Parsons leadership — keeping projects on time, on scope, and on budget while building lasting client relationships.
What You'll Be Doing:
Project Execution
- Develop, maintain, and adapt project work plans to reflect changing needs and priorities
- Manage day-to-day project operations including scope, schedule, issues, and risks
- Ensure all project documentation is complete, current, and properly archived
- Minimize project risk exposure through proactive issue identification and resolution
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as the primary client communication point from internal kickoff through final sign-off
- Set and actively manage client expectations throughout the project lifecycle
- Facilitate weekly internal and external status meetings — and make them worth attending
- Manage change orders so that any scope deviation is documented and signed off — no surprises
Team Coordination
- Identify resource needs and coordinate responsibilities across cross-functional teams
- Keep the project team informed and aligned on changes, priorities, and deadlines
- Review team deliverables before they reach the client — quality is your call to make
- Motivate and support team members to perform at their best
Financial Accountability
- Track actual work performed against contracted scope
- Ensure invoicing is submitted accurately and on time against agreed milestones
- Follow up on outstanding invoices as needed
- Analyze project profitability and flag trends early
Required Education and Experience:
- 3+ years of experience in project, portfolio, or program management
- Strong communicator — written, verbal, and in the room with clients
- Organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple moving parts simultaneously
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Experience with Motorola radio systems and/or MPLS networking is a strong plus — this is a public safety tech environment and that knowledge translates fast
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Why Parsons
Parsons delivers technology solutions that keep first responders connected when it matters most. Our Public Safety practice works at the intersection of LMR, broadband, and 9-1-1 — supporting agencies nationwide with the infrastructure that underpins public safety communications. You won't just manage projects here. You'll support mission-critical work that has real-world implications.
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00We 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!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience in project, portfolio, or program management
- Candidates must be local to San Diego, CA
- Strong communicator (written, verbal, and in-person with clients)
- Organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple moving parts simultaneously
- Experience with Motorola radio systems and/or MPLS networking
- Bachelor's degree
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Parsons Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Parsons Corporation.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
Parsons Corporation Insights
What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
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