Deputy Program Manager

$176,000 - $282,000/Yr

Peraton - Doral, FL

Full-time - Senior

Doral, FL

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

The Deputy Program Manager at Peraton plays a crucial role in leading program operations for the USSOUTHCOM SCITES II program, ensuring the successful execution of enterprise IT services across a geographically dispersed environment. This position involves providing operational oversight, managing daily activities, and ensuring compliance with program deliverables and performance objectives, while also supporting the Program Manager in achieving operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight for the program, ensuring seamless execution of IT operations and compliance with USSOUTHCOM mission objectives.
• Lead the program's Quality Management initiative, organizing regular reviews, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Review and optimize practices, procedures, and processes to improve efficiency and reduce risks across program tasks.
• Aggregate, analyze, and report SLA performance, preparing detailed reports for status meetings and award fee evaluations.
• Work closely with task leads, technical points of contact, and USSOUTHCOM leadership to align program objectives and address operational challenges.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to operational staff, ensuring task completion, performance consistency, and alignment with strategic goals.
• Support the creation and delivery of required program deliverables, including monthly and quarterly reports, and preparation for award fee presentations.
• Oversee logistics for meetings, travel requests, and operational activities, ensuring timely coordination and execution.
• Contribute to transition-in and transition-out processes, ensuring continuity of services with minimal disruption.

Requirements

• 16+ years relevant experience, a higher degree can be considered on lieu of equivalent experience (BS-4 Years, MS-6 Years)
• A minimum of 3 years in a Project or Program Management role.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead and manage a dispersed team.
• Proven ability to deliver operational oversight in a large-scale, high-security IT environment.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with eligibility for additional screenings as required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with managing Service Level Agreements in enterprise IT environments.
• Knowledge of USSOUTHCOM mission, priorities, and operational frameworks.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance