Amentum

Deputy Program Manager

Amentum$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business management or engineering, with 10 years in management roles in OCONUS environments, or equivalent experience.
  • 10 years of management experience in OCONUS areas and 6 years in engineering/business roles (also can be concurrent) with a different degree.
  • High school/vocational diploma plus 15 years of management experience in OCONUS settings, including 6 years in engineering/business roles (also can be concurrent).
  • Strong personnel management experience and excellent oral/written communication skills.
  • Experience with the Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD).
  • Active TS security clearance required upon contract start.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, manage, and execute program tasks to meet contract goals.
  • Coordinate and collaborate on customer-related activities and address any issues.
  • Adapt program strategies based on customer feedback on cost, performance, and risk.
  • Develop detailed plans and schedules for operational requirements.
  • Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.
  • Review customer contract requirements and recommend qualified personnel for project needs.
  • Serve as the primary point of communication between the Contractor and customer.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in multiple OCONUS locations with travel requirements up to 25%.
  • Engagement in high-tempo environments that promote professional development.
  • Commitment to employee safety and quality management practices.
  • Supportive workplace culture that fosters continuous improvement and efficiency.
Full Job Description
Amentum is seeking a Deputy Program Manager for multiple OCONUS locations contingent upon award

Purpose and Scope:
Plans, manages, controls, and executes events under the project's life cycle to ensure fulfillment of contract requirements and program objectives.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • In the absence of the PM, the DPM shall be responsible for all aspects of the deployment and management of
  • contractor support personnel
  • Fully coordinate and collaborate on all tasks, activities, requirements, and issues as they
  • Pertains to the support of the customer.
  • Identify issues and adapt program plans according to the customer's feedback on the program
  • cost, performance, quality, schedule, and risk.
  • Develop plans and schedules, and define and document the implementation of requirements.
  • Use established program management procedures to monitor cost, schedule, and
  • Performance: assess variances of the plan and take necessary corrective action.
  • Review and clarify the customer's contract requirements and needs as they are dispensed from the customer's requirements management tool and propose cleared, qualified personnel to expeditiously fulfill the requirements.
  • Identify potential downstream issues that may negatively affect meeting customers' requirements and provide recommendations to mitigate those negative impacts
  • Manage the customers' expectations with proactive, consistent, and transparent communication.
  • The PM shall have full authority to act on behalf of the Contractor and execute unilateral decision-making on all contract matters relating to the daily operation of this contract
  • Ensuring continuity of support during Contractor personnel changes and approving of TO staffing alignments/allocations.
  • Interfacing with the CO, COTR, and Government leadership.
  • Overseeing the execution of the contract Transition Plan.
  • Overseeing the management and implementation of the PMP.
  • Serving as the primary point(s) of contact for formal discussions with the Sponsor, including frequent customer interaction with the intent to sustain and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Reviewing business systems administration, resources, procedures, and methods to improve operational effectiveness, utility, and efficiency.
  • Overseeing the Contractor's Environmental, Health, and Safety functions, ensuring that all safe work practices are being followed.
  • Monitoring cost control, financial reports, budgeting, and overall operating costs.
  • Overseeing the coordination of work priorities and monitoring of methods, procedures, and programs.
  • Improving cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Overseeing the monitoring and inspection of maintenance, repair, and service operations for quality control and contract compliance.
  • Ensuring that management and contract reports are accurate before submission.


Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited university in business management of engineering and ten (10) years of experience in management-level positions in OCONUS and high-tempo environments, or;
  • a bachelor's degree in another field and total of ten (10) years of experience in management-level positions in OCONUS and high-tempo environments, and at least six (6) years of experience in the field of engineering or business. Years of experience in engineering and business can be concurrent, or;
  • A high school, vocational school, or trades school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in management-level positions in OCONUS and high-tempo environments, and at least six (6) years of experience in the field of engineering or business. Years of experience in engineering and business can be concurrent
  • Personnel management experience with excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience working with the IC or DoD.
  • Possess an active TS security clearance at the start of the contract.


Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:
CONUS-based- WMA with travel up to 25 % of the time.

In the absence of the PM, the DPM shall be present in the WMA and available during business hours. Outside of business hours, the PM shall respond within two (2) hours of notification. Notification is considered complete when the customer makes the call to the designated POC. The POC shall be available by telephone twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, including holidays.

Other Responsibilities:
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to his/her job.

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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