QUALITY MANAGER

Company: Parsons
Location: Charlottesville
Posted on: September 22, 2024

Job Description:

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. - Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for.Job Description:Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Quality Manager to join our team!The Quality Manager provides management direction and includes administrative and supervisory responsibilities, involving all quality activities for cloud service projects and/or programs to ensure that services provided are in accordance with customer and Parsons Quality requirements. This position provides leadership to quality professionals and the development and implementation of Quality systems, procedures, and related quality activities. Regularly interacts with senior-level representatives from a variety of functional groups, including program management, design/engineering, purchasing, cloud infrastructure teams, and other personnel.What You'll Be Doing:Participates in the interview and selection process (including hiring recommendations) and makes staffing assignments in accordance with schedule requirements.Conducts performance evaluations and makes appropriate recommendations for required actions.Provides Quality Systems leadership using the ISO 9001 Standard as the basis for process development and optimization, procedure development, data collection and reporting, and Quality Systems training. Interfaces at senior and executive levels with regard to ISO 9000 process improvement.Develops and maintains Quality Policy, Processes, Procedures, and related documents. Reviews Quality Manuals, documents, implementation procedures to verify compliance with industry codes/standards/regulations.Plans & executes required audit activities (schedules/plans/reports/finding resolutions).Performs & adequately documents Internal Quality Audits of assigned offices/projects/cloud environments & manages all related follow-up activities. Audits conducted to assure compliance with Parsons standards/contract requirements/applicable codes/specifications/drawings including but not limited to: Design/Engineering/Estimating/ Procurement/Project Controls/Vendor Management/Data Handling & Storage/etc.Facilitates all internal/external Quality audits & briefs management on results.Effectively documents/follows-up/closes corrective actions - both internal/external. Analyzes findings/issues/non-conformances identified during audits to determine program quality/performance trends. Analysis includes oversight results/trending data.Handles qualification audits of suppliers of purchased items/services. Assures audited activities meet Parsons' quality program/client quality requirements.Performs quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements including vendor quality manuals/company records.Reviews from a quality perspective (and approves if required) documents prepared by internal/external organizations such as quality manuals/procedures/technical deliverables/test plans/procedures/purchase orders/subcontracts.Collaborates with management for interface on Quality activities with internal/external organizations (customers/suppliers/subcontractors/etc.).What Required Skills You'll Bring:Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibilityBachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or Quality discipline or related field12+ years of related work experience in the field of Quality, including 5+ years experience in management capacityLead Auditor certification (ISO 9001 or equal) or ASQ certification (CMQ/OE, CQA, or CQE).Requires management ability and knowledge of Quality Management practices, processes and current technology.Requires thorough experience in directing and implementing quality management systems and standards specified by ISO 9000, ASME, ANSI, ASTM and similar organizations.Requires the ability to communicate clearly, conduct presentations to management and interface effectively with a diverse group of professionals.Proficiency in analyzing situations in business terms, i.e. ROI, cost per unit, etc.Strong interpersonal skills to work with other departments in a tactful and effective manner.Strong leadership and management skills, excellent written and verbal communication, strong analytical, problem solving, and risk assessment skills. Ability to make public presentations.Computer proficiency with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Visio. Project Planning skills are essential.Strong attention to detail.Strong working knowledge of ISO Quality Management Systems Standards.Ability to direct and manage team members with day to day activities as well as special projects to assure timely completion.Minimum Clearance Required to Start:Top SecretThis position is part of our Federal Solutions team.Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, 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: -$117,000.00 - $227,900.00We 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 committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.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!SummaryLocation: US - VA, Charlottesville; US - VA, Centreville; US - VA, FredericksburgType:

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