Assistant Program Manager II

Deploy•Bessemer, AL

About The Position

Deploy's Client is revolutionizing the construction industry by integrating advanced manufacturing principles with innovative technology to deliver high-quality, modular building solutions. We are driven by a mission to rethink how buildings are designed, fabricated, and delivered, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and sustainability. Deploy's Client is seeking an Assistant Program Manager II to own the recurring execution and financial preparation work of a program, and to train others in it. This is the first role in the Program Management Group to which Deploy's Client delegates real execution authority: issuing purchase orders against approved buyout, approving vendor invoices against verified receipts, driving constraint elimination with Manufacturing and Supply Chain, and preparing the financial deliverables that a Project Manager reviews and owns. Program Management is the central nervous system of Deploy's Client, and the Assistant Program Manager II is where execution becomes reliable enough to build on. This is the first role in the Group that carries an external voice, communicating daily with clients and vendors on behalf of Deploy's Client, and the first that is expected to improve a process rather than only perform it. An APM II who documents a better way of doing something changes how every program does it. Demonstrated management and accountability for the DMC execution of one or more projects totaling $5M to $8M in actively managed Deploy's Client contract revenue, held simultaneously, is the measure of readiness to advance from this level.

Requirements

2 to 4 years of relevant experience.
A minimum of 2 years in role is required before advancement to Project Manager I.
Demonstrated management and accountability for the DMC execution of one or more projects totaling $5M to $8M in actively managed Deploy's Client contract revenue, held simultaneously.
Foundational understanding of the DMC methodology and principles.
Demonstrated ability to train others on the successful execution of program tasks and processes.
Ability to communicate effectively with external parties (clients, vendors) on a daily basis.
Demonstrated ability to continually improve and document program processes.
Basic understanding of contracts and subcontracts.
Strong organizational and documentation skills, with accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and hold every deadline.
Eagerness to learn and to take calculated, well-reasoned risks.
Clear, professional written and verbal communication.
Ability to identify and solve complex issues.
Proficiency in project-based software and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Familiarity with AHJ and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field (Building Science, Engineering, Construction Management, Data Analytics, or similar).
Working proficiency in Smartsheet, MS Project or Primavera P6, Bluebeam, and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or a comparable ERP.
Demonstrated use of AI tools such as Claude.ai to reduce cycle time on recurring program tasks.
Experience in modular construction or design-build environments.

Responsibilities

Own the accurate and timely execution of all Assistant Program Manager I program tasks for assigned projects, including program schedules (BP Milestone, Order Book, PSR Schedule), Buyout Logs, QFL inputs, FKOP transfer, and module custody transfer.
Improve and document program tasks and processes, and train other Assistant Program Managers on their successful execution.
Reliably maintain the enterprise coordination schedules, documents, and spreadsheets that other departments depend on.
Lead the elimination of Manufacturing and Supply Chain constraints for assigned projects: identify the constraint, drive the owner to a date, and confirm closure.
Maintain assigned program schedules from verified source information and reconcile them against Manufacturing, Design, Supply Chain, and Construction inputs.
Identify schedule variances and their downstream impact, and present them to the Project Manager with a recommended response.
Prepare JCRs, Owner Invoices, Change Orders, Subcontracts, and the Scope Matrix for Project Manager review; accuracy and completeness of the prepared package is this role's accountability.
Lead the successful execution of vendor invoice approvals: verify receipt, quantity, pricing, and PO coverage before approving within delegated limits.
Maintain the Buyout Log as the authoritative record of committed cost for assigned projects.
Create and issue purchase orders against approved buyout scope and budget.
Support the Project Manager through the buyout process for Manufacturing, FKOP/DTS, and Subcontractors: assemble bid packages, track responses, and organize leveling information.
Own Quality Feedback Loop inputs and tracking for assigned projects, and confirm that recorded observations reach the responsible party.
Comply with and reinforce Deploy's Client safety requirements in the plant and in the field.
Communicate effectively and professionally with external parties, including clients and vendors, on a daily basis regarding factual and administrative matters.
Recognize and properly escalate situations that warrant Project Manager or leadership involvement.