Deputy Program Manager, Operations (DPMO)
About The Position
The Deputy Program Manager, Operations (DPMO) works with customers, project teams, internal management, operations personnel, and other internal stakeholders to coordinate manufacturing projects and shop order lifecycles. The role gathers and communicates project status, drives schedule commitments, tracks shop orders, and helps ensure financial targets and customer commitments are met. The DPMO coordinates projects, resolves issues, expedites deliveries, schedules shipments, communicates customer requirements, and monitors and controls project cost, schedule, quality assurance, and risks to support successful, on-time delivery. The position also advises management about work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems so personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed. Applicants may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. citizenship is required because of the nature of the work performed at the facilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Business or Technical) or equivalent, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, as stated in the Basic Qualifications.
- The What You Bring to the Table section also lists a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree.
- Proficiency with Government contracts and Earned Value Management.
- Solid experience in project or task management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to quickly grasp and communicate technical and nontechnical data.
- Strong leadership and presentation skills.
- Ability to remain calm in a high-pressure environment.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Nice To Haves
- Creative thinking and ability to multitask.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Collaborative team player who contributes to team success.
Responsibilities
- Conduct meetings with operations personnel to drive schedule commitments and complete job requirements.
- Gather and communicate information about the status of manufacturing projects.
- Coordinate the shop order lifecycle and track shop orders to ensure positive customer status and financial targets.
- Interface with internal stakeholders to coordinate projects, answer questions, resolve issues, expedite deliveries, schedule shipments, and communicate customer requirements.
- Monitor and control project cost, schedule, quality assurance, and risks to support successful on-time deliveries.
- Advise management about work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems.
- Help ensure personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed.
Benefits
- Flexible work environment.
- Highly competitive benefits; specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
