Deputy Program Manager

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About the role

The Deputy Program Manager supports the Program Manager in leading delivery of the entire program and acts with full authority in the PM's absence. You will help direct the multi-team Agile organization, own key program functions (risk, staffing, reporting, governance), and ensure cost, schedule, quality, and contractual performance across all workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Support and deputize for the Program Manager across all program workstreams
• Help direct a matrixed organization spanning development, security, data, and DevSecOps teams
• Own assigned program functions: risk, staffing, governance, and delivery reporting
• Manage cross-workstream dependencies, risks, and issues with mitigation plans
• Support client stakeholder engagement, the COR, and contracting officers
• Help lead staffing ramp: hiring, onboarding, badging, and subcontractor management
• Ensure contract compliance, deliverable acceptance, and responsiveness to client direction
• Champion AI-augmented delivery practices across the program

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be willing to work a HYBRID Schedule (1-2 Days) in Reston, VA & client locations in the Washington D.C. area as required
• Ability to pass a 7-year background check and obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Clearance
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Must be able to prioritize and self-start
• Must be adaptable/flexible as priorities shift
• Must be enthusiastic and have passion for learning and constant improvement
• Must be open to collaboration, feedback and client asks
• Must enjoy working with a vibrant team of outgoing personalities
• Active PMP certification
• 8+ years of program/project management experience, including federal IT
• Experience deputizing for or supporting a PM on large programs
• Strong leadership, financial, and stakeholder-management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• PgMP or SAFe certification
• Financial-regulatory or filing-systems domain experience
• EVM/financial management and AI-augmented delivery tooling