Deputy Program Manager

SAIC - North Charleston, SC

Full-time - Senior

Onsite - North Charleston, SC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Deputy Program Manager (DPM) at SAIC is responsible for overseeing a complex, multi-disciplinary engineering program, particularly in the construction of a multi-story trainer. This role requires strong management and communication skills to ensure adherence to contract requirements, financial oversight, and delivery of technical contract deliverables. The DPM will lead a team, manage financial aspects of a large Fixed Price contract, and engage with senior sponsor executives, ensuring compliance with quality standards and contract obligations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and take ownership of all contract requirements and adherence.
• Control financial and administrative costs associated with the program.
• Track and support the Program Manager in delivering technical contract deliverables.
• Oversee subcontracting and quality assurance processes.
• Manage financial oversight of a large Fixed Price contract, working with project controllers.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and notify leadership of potential issues.
• Direct efforts of complex teams across multiple locations.
• Engage with the Sponsor and representatives on project issues.
• Drive business and staff development initiatives.
• Brief leadership on program status, milestones, and progress against plans.
• Develop procedures and direct execution of contractual and technical activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a business or management-related field.
• Minimum of 18 years of experience in program management.
• At least 5 years of experience in DoD contracting, specifically with Fixed Price programs.
• Experience managing technical scope on contracts valued in the hundreds of millions.
• Demonstrated experience managing programs/teams of at least 50 FTEs.
• Active Project Management Institute (PMI) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a secret security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the construction industry.
• Experience with complex technical programs including design, production, fielding, and training.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance