Deputy Program Manager

Amentum•Atlantic City, NJ

19h

About The Position

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. The company's people are driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for customers and communities. Amentum is seeking a Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to support its FAA ERSS Project. The DPM assists the Program Manager in executing multiple complex remediation projects, long-term O&M, and GIS/UAS programs. This role involves developing and implementing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables, monitoring contractual compliance, coordinating resource allocation, subcontractor activities, and staff assignments, and ensuring projects stay on time and within budget. The DPM also prepares periodic performance reports, including status updates, milestones, and risks. Additionally, the DPM serves as the FAA ERSS Project Geologist, managing project sampling, reporting, and technical oversight. This position is critical for ensuring the smooth execution of environmental projects, compliance with regulations, and effective collaboration among stakeholders, serving as the right-hand support to the Program Manager for both operational details and high-level oversight. The DPM is also a critical asset in Amentum’s active succession planning program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in geology
8+ years of relevant experience
5+ years of relevant experience with Masters degree
Professional Geologist license
Experience in environmental compliance, site remediation, and program/contract management
Strong understanding of environmental laws, standards, and regulations
Experience with GIS mapping
Experience managing procurement and subcontractors
2+ years of experience leading, mentoring, and/or delegating the work of others
Project and team management experience
Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and deliverables
Communication and stakeholder relationship-building skills
Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

Supports the Program Manager in the execution of multiple complex remediation projects, long-term O&M, and GIS/UAS programs
Assists with the development and implementation of project scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
Monitors compliance with contractual obligations, terms, and performance standards
Coordinates resource allocation, subcontractor activities, and staff assignments
Ensures projects are running on time and within budget
Prepares periodic performance reports, including status updates, milestones, and risks
Serves as the FAA ERSS Project Geologist managing project sampling, reporting, and technical oversight
Serve as a secondary point of contact for stakeholders, clients, and contractors (in place of the Program Manager when necessary)
Facilitate communication between internal teams, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies
Prepare and present project reports, updates, and findings to internal or external stakeholders
Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts to ensure high-quality technical execution
Assists the Program Manager in leading and mentoring project teams, including environmental scientists, engineers, analysts, and administrative staff
Address team performance issues or workload challenges under Program Manager guidance