Deputy Program Manager

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Program Delivery and Execution

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Deliverables Management, Facilitation, Operations Management

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Deputy Program Manager

We are GDIT. We stay at the forefront of innovation to solve complex technical challenges. 

GDIT is your place. Make it your own by discovering new ways to apply the latest technology and processes. Own your opportunity at GDIT and you’ll be a meaningful part of improving how agencies operate. Our work depends on a Deputy Program Manager joining our team to lead IT professionals supporting the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). 

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) aims to improve health outcomes by enhancing access to quality services, developing a skilled health workforce, and implementing innovative programs that benefit geographically isolated, economically or medically vulnerable populations. HRSA focuses on increasing health equity and strengthening local health systems through initiatives such as community health centers, the Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network (OPTN), the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, and support for maternal and child health.

At GDIT, we foster a people-centric environment. The Deputy Program Manager is responsible for the strategic planning and execution of all customer engagements.

The Deputy Program Manager coordinate project-based tasks to ensure adherence to established schedules and requirement specifications. The deputy program manager must serve as the secondary liaison between the Government and the Contractor throughout the life of the contract.

Key Responsibilities
The Deputy Program Manager is responsible for:

• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate effective communication with the COR to align on expectations, approved processes, and feedback cycles. Coordinate status update meetings with relevant stakeholders and internal teams according to the cadence specified in the transition plan. Develop practical recommendations on data transfer, record maintenance, and process improvements that enhance interoperability with government-provided platforms. Coordinate status update meetings with relevant stakeholders and internal teams according to the cadence specified in the transition plan.

• Project Management: Implementing and overseeing project management office (PMO) structures, portfolio management approaches, and best practice methodologies for technology projects. Proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies related to onboarding, training, and operational ramp-up tasks, creating risk mitigation strategies.

• Robust Documentation: Ensure documentation includes all required elements, such as detailed task lists, status updates, challenges, processes, future recommendations, and justification for outstanding tasks. Maintain centralized documentation repositories to store and organize records, data sets, deliverables, and historical references. Drive the creation, submission, and refinement of key deliverables: Transition Implementation Plan and Transition Completion Report.

• Collaboration: Working with the technical team to ensure the effective delivery of dashboard tools and support for OPOs (Organ Procurement Organizations) and transplant centers. Develop practical recommendations on data transfer, record maintenance, and process improvements that enhance interoperability with government-provided platforms.

• Task Coordination and Work Breakdown: Support the development of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) that outlines all contract tasks, timelines, dependencies, and resources required for full operational performance. Coordinate across teams to ensure accurate mapping, scheduling, and execution of transition-related deliverables within the designated timeframe. Serve as the single task coordinator to ensure synchronization of efforts between patient safety and membership functions during ramp-up and stabilization periods.

• Process Enablement and Execution: Implement structured processes to enable rapid onboarding of staff and facilitate seamless access to required systems and records. Establish robust procedures for managing multi-pla