The work:The Deputy Program Manager (DPM) will serve as a key leader, supporting the Program Manager in the overall coordination, execution, and delivery of program objectives. The DPM will assist in managing daily operations, ensuring alignment with program goals, and maintaining compliance with federal regulations and requirements. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, overseeing performance metrics, managing risks, and providing strategic guidance for efficient program delivery. The DPM will also play a critical role in stakeholder communication, team leadership, and ensuring that all deliverables are met on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will bring significant experience in program management, operational oversight, and engineering projects within a federal environment.
Here's what you need: - Minimum of 5+ years of experience in program or project management roles, with at least 3-5 years of experience managing operations or engineering projects.
- Experience working within federal government environments, including knowledge of federal contracting policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Proven ability to manage large-scale, complex projects and programs, including budget management, schedule development, and resource allocation.
- Strong understanding of program life cycle management and systems engineering processes.
- Experience monitoring and reporting on performance metrics and progress against established goals.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including managing cross-functional teams, resolving conflicts, and driving team collaboration.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with stakeholders, presenting project updates, and preparing comprehensive reports.
- General understanding of engineering and operations workflows, processes, and tools in federal environments.
- Proficiency with program management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Primavera.
- Basic understanding of IT systems, software development, and systems integration.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify operational challenges and recommend effective solutions.
- Ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Demonstrated experience in executing Risk, Issue, and Governance Management processes.
- Experience Managing Agile projects.
- Active secret clearance required.
Preferred: - Program or project management certification, such as:
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of
California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$106,300-$221,100 USD
