Deputy Program Manager

FWG Solutions, Inc. • Panama City Beach, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for the LCAC 100 program. The Deputy Program Manager is responsible for the daily on-site execution including, leading the coordinating shop, engineering, AIT, logistics, quality, safety and governmental interface support functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required (preferably in engineering, logistics, operations or related field -- may substitute experience for education requirements)
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Eight to ten (8-10) or more years supervising maintenance, repair, or modification of air‑cushion vehicles, aircraft, or U.S. Navy ships.
• At least five (5) years of concurrent program management experience within an air‑cushion vehicle organization or an aviation/shipboard maintenance or repair environment.
• Proven ability to lead large technical teams in a high‑tempo operational or maintenance setting.
• Demonstrated experience designing and managing quality control systems and processes.
• Familiarity with the Navy 3‑M (Maintenance and Material Management) System.
• Strong understanding of industry standards including J‑STD‑001, IPC‑A‑610, IPC‑A‑620
• Experience overseeing or ensuring compliance with: NAVSEA welding certification requirements, Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT) procedures
• Ability to integrate these standards into program operations to achieve consistent, high‑quality results
• Previous leadership roles supporting naval maintenance, test, or overhaul environments
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Experience managing budgets, analyzing costs, and overseeing subcontractor or vendor performance.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex technical work across multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Ability to hold yourself and others accountable on short-term and long-term goals
• Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• High level problem-solving and communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Project management principles and practices
• Ability to work with various levels of personnel including senior leadership
• Use of Microsoft Office software applications to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work onsite 5 days per week with additional hours, as required
• Some travel, as required by operational needs
• This position includes physical activity, personnel must be able to work in environments with the following conditions: repetitive motion, ventilated spaces, heavy lifting, traversing ladders and inclines/declines, climbing/crawling/navigating small and confined spaces, working in kneeling positions, frequent standing, working in hot workspaces due to natural or manmade environments

Nice To Haves

• Lean/Six Sigma preferred

Responsibilities

• Daily on-site execution of operations
• Serve as the secondary senior liaison with internal stakeholders, customers, and senior leadership.
• Coordinate workflow, tasking, and priorities across technical teams, production personnel, quality specialists, logisticians, and subcontractors
• Ensure all work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable standards, certifications, and organizational policies
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, resource plans, staffing strategies, and operational milestones
• Allocate labor and material resources to meet operational timelines and technical requirements
• Work in collaboration with the Program Manager as the second in command
• Manage program budgets, track expenditures, and maintain alignment with approved funding levels
• Oversee financial forecasting, cost analysis, burn‑rate monitoring, and adherence to internal financial controls
• Prepare and deliver all required program reports, status updates, and progress summaries to leadership.
• Establish and maintain robust quality control processes to ensure all maintenance and engineering activities meet required standards
• Integrate industry and organizational standards into day‑to‑day operations, including J‑STD‑001, IPC‑A‑610, IPC‑A‑620
• Oversee compliance with welding certifications, inspection requirements, and non‑destructive testing practices
• Lead internal reviews, identify deficiencies, and implement corrective actions to ensure consistent, high‑quality outcomes
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with applicable safety regulations and facility policies.
• Identify program risks, develop mitigation plans, and ensure proactive resolution of technical, scheduling, or resource‑related issues
• Maintain compliance with access and personnel requirements as applicable to high‑security or controlled work environments
• Lead regular technical and programmatic meetings, briefings, and coordination sessions
• Maintain clear, timely communication with leadership, team members, and external partners.
• Prepare executive‑level briefings, analytical reports, and deliverables summarizing program performance
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and mission focus across the team
• Other duties as related to the business functions of FWG Solutions, as assigned

Benefits

• career development and growth
• competitive compensation
• generous PTO w/ rollover
• 11 paid holidays
• company paid events and training
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior