Deputy Program Manager

About the role

Tenax delivers mission-critical airborne intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and data collection capabilities supporting U.S. Government customers worldwide. Our teams operate in dynamic environments where operational excellence, safety, responsiveness, and customer focus are essential to mission success. We are seeking an experienced Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to support the successful execution of airborne operations and aviation support programs. The DPM serves as a key member of the program leadership team, partnering closely with the Program Manager to oversee operational readiness, logistics, personnel coordination, customer engagement, and program execution. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who can effectively balance mission requirements, customer expectations, operational demands, and personnel needs in a fast-paced aviation environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day management and execution of airborne operations programs.
• Support operational readiness, personnel scheduling, deployment planning, and training compliance activities.
• Coordinate with Flight Operations, Maintenance, Procurement, Material Logistics, Finance, and customer stakeholders to achieve program objectives.
• Monitor program performance, operational metrics, schedules, deliverables, and contractual requirements.
• Prepare and deliver program status updates, operational reports, customer briefings, and leadership communications.
• Maintain strong working relationships with government customers, operational personnel, vendors, and leadership teams.
• Assist in managing aircraft logistics support, mission equipment, spare parts inventories, and ground support equipment.
• Support aircraft readiness and response activities, including Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations and other mission-impacting events.
• Participate in Program Management Reviews, operational planning meetings, and customer engagements.
• Support vendor management activities, procurement coordination, and cost control initiatives.
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