What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Program Manager position at SAIC?
Job ID: 2316745
Location: AUSTIN, TX, US
Date Posted: 2023-12-18
Category: Program Management
Subcategory: Program Mgmt
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work: No
Description
SAIC seeks an experienced, results-oriented, a solid Deputy Program Manager (PM) to manage day-to-day management tasks involving technical performance, schedule and communication of progress and problems in a timely manner. The DPM will directly contribute to program efforts in several areas to include the coordination and administration of all aspects of an ongoing program-planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling program activities. The DPM shall utilize expert verbal and written communication skills to direct the skilled technical resources and report on the technical progress, issues, and problem areas, as well as write and review project and process related documents. The PM shall perform project managerial duties, which include but are not limited to maintaining required staffing levels of qualified personnel and assuring quality, content, and prompt delivery of all task and contractual deliverables.
This position is based at the customer site in Austin TX.
Responsibilities:
- Provide regular reports to SAIC leadership on customer requirements/changes
- Implement and manage on-boarding activities
- Ensure the required level of expertise and competency of personnel are maintained in all assignments and kept current with rapidly evolving technologies
- Track, manage, and control contract costs
- Manage subcontractors and subcontractor partners effectively
- Support the delivery of the overall program and its activities in accordance with the mission and the goals of the organization
- In conjunction with the PM, develop new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organization, implement long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the program, and a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the program and to identify areas for improvement
- Ensure that program activities operate within the policies and procedures of the contract
- In consultation with the PM, manage the staffing team, working closely with SAIC recruiting and staffing to identify, interview, and select well-qualified candidates for the programs bench
- Ensure vacant positions are filled with qualified candidates
- Implement the human resources policies, procedures and practices of the organization
- Aid in the supervision of program staff by providing direction, input and feedback
- Communicate with the program customer, end-customers and other stakeholders to gain support for the program and to solicit performance feedback
- Liaise with employees to ensure the effective and efficient program delivery
- Coordinate the delivery of services among different program activities to increase effectiveness and efficiency
- Write reports on the program for management
- Monitor the program activities on a regular basis and report evaluation findings to the PM and recommend changes to enhance the program, as appropriate
- In conjunction with PM, develop, write, and submit RFP responses and proposals
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years experience, 10 years highly preferred, of PM, project management, or technical leadership experience
Required Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability and willingness to initiate and manage relationships across the customer leadership team
- Experience as a Program Manager managing technical teams
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work with contract personnel and manage subcontract relationships
- Outstanding verbal and written communications skills
- PMP Certification – highly preferred
