LMI is seeking an experiencedDeputy Program Manager / Operations Leadto support the delivery of next-generation software capabilities for U.S. Army modernization initiatives. This position requires an Active Secret security clearance.

Reporting to the Technical Program Manager (TPM), this role serves as the operational backbone of the program, ensuring that staffing, financial management, contract administration, reporting, governance, and day-to-day business operations are executed efficiently so technical teams can remain focused on delivering mission-critical software.

The Deputy Program Manager will coordinate across corporate functions, Army stakeholders, subcontractors, and internal program leadership to ensure program executionremainsaligned with contractual requirements, financialobjectives, and organizational priorities. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-visibility software programs and enjoys building repeatable operational processes that enable successful software delivery.

Join a growing software organization delivering next-generation capabilities that directly support U.S. Army modernization efforts. As the Deputy Program Manager / Operations Lead,youllplay a critical role in ensuring the operational excellence that enables engineering teams to rapidly deliver secure, mission-ready software. Working alongside Technical Program Managers, Product Owners, Engineering Leads, Scrum Masters, software engineers, and Army stakeholders,youllhelp build the operational foundation that allows innovative software solutions to move quickly from development to deployment.

Program Operations & Governance

• Support the Technical Program Manager in executing day-to-day program operations across multiple software development workstreams.

• Develop andmaintainprogram management plans, integrated schedules, operational dashboards, and governance artifacts.

• Coordinate program reviews, status meetings, leadership updates, and customer engagements.

• Monitor program performance across cost, schedule, staffing, deliverables, and operational metrics.

• Develop andmaintainstandard operating procedures (SOPs), operational playbooks, templates, and governance documentation.

• Coordinate contract deliverables and reporting requirements to ensuretimely,accuratesubmission.

Business & Financial Operations

• Manage day-to-day contract operations, including financial tracking, invoicing coordination, subcontractor administration, procurement support, and funding visibility.

• Track program budgets, laborutilization, burn rates, staffing forecasts, and financial performance.

• Coordinate with corporate finance, contracts, recruiting, procurement, and security teams to support successful program execution.

• Prepare monthly financial reports, operational summaries, and executive dashboards for program leadership.

• Identifyfinancial, contractual, and operational risks while recommending mitigation strategies.

Staffing & Resource Management

• Coordinate recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and staffing activities across the program.

• Track resourceutilizationand forecast future staffing requirements.

• Support personnel onboarding, training coordination, and workforce planning.

• Monitor administrative compliance activities, including time reporting, training completion, and required documentation.

• Foster strong collaboration between LMI employees, subcontractors, and customer organizations.

Communications & Executive Reporting

• Prepare executive briefings, decision memoranda, monthly status reports, and customer-facing presentations.

• Develop dashboards and reporting products that communicate program health, milestones, financial status, risks, and accomplishments.

• Schedule and coordinate internal and external meetings, capturing action items and ensuringtimelyfollow-up.

• Support strategic communications across program leadership, corporate stakeholders, subcontractors, and Army customers.

Risk & Operational Excellence

• Maintain program risk, issue, and action item logs while coordinating mitigation activities.

• Support internal audits, program reviews, customer inspections, and compliance assessments.

• Assistwith contract modifications, change requests, staffing adjustments, and operational process improvements.

• Continuously improve operational processes that enable predictable, scalable software delivery across the program.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance is required.
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Management, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

• 7+ years of experience supporting program, project, or business operations within complex government or defense programs.

• Experience supporting software development, technology, or digital transformation programs.

• Demonstrated experience managing program financials, staffing coordination, contract administration, reporting, and operational governance.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing executive-level briefings and reports.

• Advancedproficiencywith Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other business productivity tools.
• Proven ability to coordinate across multiple organizations while managing competing priorities.

Desired Qualifications

• Masters degree (MBA or related field).

• PMP certification or equivalent.

• Experience supporting Department of Defense software programs.

• Familiarity with Agile software development environments.

• Experience supporting cloud-native software,DevSecOps, RMF, or secure software delivery programs.

• Experience supporting geographically distributed teams.

• Familiarity with federal contract management, subcontract administration, and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.

• Experience supporting executive-level stakeholders within the Department of Defense.

Target salary range: $145,000 - 245,000

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