Deputy Program Manager

Akima, LLC

• $100K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active DoD Security clearance at TS or higher level required.
  • 7+ years in Program/Operations management for DoD programs at COCOM level.
  • Experience managing complex projects in enterprise IT environments.
  • Proficient in managing and leading a geographically dispersed staff 24x7x365.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or Systems Engineering.
  • PMP certification.

Responsibilities

  • Accountable for overall program financial and non-financial goals.
  • Manage the Program Management Office (PMO) team.
  • Assist the PM in driving cost, schedule, and performance outcomes.
  • Monitor SLA risks and provide actionable information to the PM.
  • Ensure timely invoice submission and monitor deliverables for smooth execution.
  • Drive process improvements and ensure program AQLs are achieved.
  • Secure maximum award fees and foster new business through customer relationships.
  • Enhance staff morale and synthesize information for leadership focus on operations.

Benefits

  • On-site work environment promoting team collaboration.
  • Opportunities for professional development in a mission-critical program.
  • Engagement with advanced technology and systems in the DoD sector.
Full Job Description
SUVI Global is looking for a Deputy Program Manager to support a Mission Critical program out of Ft. Liberty, NC. To join our team of outstanding professionals, please read further and consider applying today!

The purpose of the Global Command Terrestrial Communications is to provide Army Technology Applications Office, its sub-unified command client, its and its deployed forces with Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services to maintain Network Operations (NetOps); maintain edge computing systems, network infrastructure, and network communications system support services in support of mission partner requirements at worldwide locations. These services include program management, system engineering support, hardware/ software installation support, local distribution, infrastructure upgrade, Information Technology system engineering and implementation and operations maintenance support and ultimately the end-user who operate around the globe 24x7x365.

Responsibilities

  • Accountable for overall program financial & non-financial program goals.
  • Manage the Program Management Office team.
  • Helps drive cost, schedule and performance as the right hand of the PM.
  • Monitor SLA risks and provide PM with actionable information.
  • Monitors deliverables, ensures accurate/timely invoice submission, ensures smooth program execution.
  • Drives process and program improvements; ensures program AQLs are met.
  • Ensure maximum award fees are secured through program performance, and grow new business over time by building customer intimacy.
  • Facilitate securing all option years awarded through superior performance.
  • Monitor staff morale, as well as synthesize program information to allow the PM and Corporate leaders to focus on critical business operations.

Qualifications

  • An active DoD Security clearance at the TS clearance or higher level is required.
  • 7+ years in a Program/Operations management role in support of DoD programs at the COCOM or similar level to include a managing complex projects in an enterprise level IT environment including managing and leading geographically dispersed staff of varying skill levels that operate 24x7x365.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical field - Computer Science, Systems Engineering, etc.
  • PMP certification.

Desired qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in a technical field - Computer Science, Systems Engineering, etc.
  • SAFe Fundamentals.
  • ITIL Foundation Certifications.
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification.

Job ID

2025-17858
Work Type

On-Site

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