Managing Deputy Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the deputy to a program manager for the delivery of contracts.

• Oversee personnel in the project management office and/or regional, installation-level, or field staff.

• Assist in operational project planning and execution for a specific government contract.

• Set deadlines, allocate resources and responsibilities, and track project advancement.

• Create project status reports, dashboards, presentations, and high-level reports for senior, corporate, and government leadership.

• Offer operational support for reporting, completion of tasks, presentations, contract management, communications, and scheduling.

• Engage with process owners and stakeholders to determine project goals, objectives, success factors, and performance measures.

• Develop, implement, and revise project work plans.

• Oversee daily project operations and scope, including facilitating meetings and documenting outcomes.

• Evaluate team deliverables and prepare for project reviews and quality assurance processes.

• Analyze program data and metrics.

• Identify and address project risks, escalating any items that may be at risk.

• Maintain comprehensive, current, and properly stored project documentation.

• Keep project teams updated on organizational and corporate changes that may impact project scope.

• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders and escalate issues that require resolution.

• Deliver captivating, informative, and well-structured presentations.

• Conduct lessons learned sessions and enhance processes.

• Contribute to and uphold project management policies, guidelines, and best practices.

• Aid in resource management and the preparation of project financial materials.

• Engage in strategy and growth initiatives, including solution development, proposals, staffing estimates, and exploring new business opportunities.

• Execute other assigned responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of military service, or a combination of education and professional experience.

• Demonstrated experience in overseeing and managing projects within military/government settings.

• Background in functional support roles and collaborative engagement with military/government personnel.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a DoD or VA health-related environment.

• Capacity to influence and inspire others to collaborate effectively.

• Exceptional writing, editing, analytical, and proofreading abilities.

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to operate at all organizational levels, including Magellan, DoD, and military stakeholders.

• Skill in prioritizing and organizing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment while maintaining critical and strategic thinking and consulting abilities.

• Proficient in presenting information and materials professionally on behalf of the U.S. government.

• Must be eligible for DoD security clearance and access to DoD systems if required by contract.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Strong customer service orientation.

• Previous supervisory experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Potential availability of short-term incentives.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Health benefits.

• Life insurance benefits.

• Voluntary benefits.

• Benefits and perks that support physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

• Tobacco-free workplace.

• Equal Opportunity Employer.