Deputy Program Manager

Deputy Program Manager

Job Category: Project and Program Management

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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Operations Lead 

CACI is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Program Manager to lead and manage a diverse PMO team, driving strategic program initiatives, processes, and ensuring the successful execution of project objectives and processes. You will oversee the execution, tracking, and reporting of all PMP business processes such as Procurement and Travel reports, contract deliverables and OCONUS deployments. You will supervise the program's day-to-day business operations and provide operational oversight and direction for a team. You will also develop effective working relationships with the government customer by taking a programmatic approach to their opportunities / issues / concerns in order to quickly and proactively identify and resolve requirements / concerns to ensure maximum customer satisfaction and long-term program success.

Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Actively lead, motivate, and manage a PMO Staff and functions for both ongoing and emergent projects, assisting with fostering an environment where confidence and responsibility thrive. Be efficient at quickly adapting to and proactively handling urgent tasks or pop-up projects, ensuring productivity is consistently maintained.  
• Lead program planning, scheduling, and performance tracking to ensure all deliverables are met on time and within budget.
• Efficiently manage resources, adhere to timelines, and proactively address challenges. Additionally, use thoughtful consideration and planning for second and third-order effects to ensure the achievement of project objectives with a long-term, strategic perspective.  
• Effectively and proactively communicate with program personnel, USG, and other CACI support teams. This includes clearly articulating complex information, actively negotiating to align expectations, and building and maintaining robust working relationships.  
• Demonstrate foresight in analyzing complex situations, identifying potential challenges early on, and independently developing innovative, effective solutions. Employ critical thinking to resolve problems swiftly, ensuring smooth project progression.  
• Ability to apply technical knowledge to inform decisions and communicate with stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain high-quality standards throughout the program. Regularly monitor and evaluate project deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards, taking corrective action when needed.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and identify potential risks at early stages. Develop and execute comprehensive strategies to mitigate risks.  

  

Skills Required:  

• BA/BS and minimum 5 years of related work experience or MA/MS and minimum 3 years of related work experience.

• Experience with DoD programs and services inclusive of; financial, procurement, travel, and logistics management.
• Corporate expertise in processing related to finance, procurement/purchase orders and travel
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance.
• Use critical thinking to swiftly resolve problems, ensuring smooth project progression.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams in the timely execution of current and new processes efficiently and effectively.
• Long-Term Vision and Strategic Thinking: Actively make decisions that positively impact the program’s long-term goals.  

Desired Qualifications: 

• Master’s Degree in related Field 
• Certified PMP   
• Process improvement experience in the following areas: Procurement approvals, travel, Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) Development and Delivery, employee on-boarding)
• Proactively apply a solid foundational understanding of technical areas such as reverse engineering and fabrication and general electronics replication to inform decisions and effectively communicate with all program stakeholders. 
• Knowledge and experience assessing and optimizing a variety of processes across the entire program to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Hands on experience in providing hands-on support during process audits, proactive analyses, and the implementation phase to safeguard program quality.
• Experience in the reporting of process performance, ensuring compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
• Experience in recommending new methodologies and technologies that enhance processes.

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