Deputy Program Manager

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5-10 years experience
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Lead day-to-day program operations and act as the primary backup for the Program Manager to ensure seamless execution of federal programs. Responsibilities include team coordination, performance tracking via KPIs/SLAs, and managing executive reporting and compliance.
Job Title: Deputy Program Manager
Location: Remote
Clearance Required: Secret  
Position Type: Full-Time 

About the company:  

At VivSoft, we aim to solve complex federal problems using emerging and open technologies in a collaborative and rewarding environment. VivSoft is a diverse team of strategists, engineers, designers, and creators experienced in building high-performance, effective software, with a focus on impactful organisational design and software delivery dynamics. We build secure Software Factories based on DoD reference designs and NIST Frameworks for Cloud and DevSecOps. These factories deliver AI/ML Applications, Data Science Platforms, Blockchain and Microservices for DoD, Healthcare and Civilian Agencies


Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced Program Manager to lead and oversee mission-critical federal programs upon contract award. The Deputy Program Manager to support and lead day-to-day program operations, ensuring seamless execution and continuity in the Program Manager's absence. This role focuses on team coordination, performance tracking, reporting, and compliance within a fast-paced federal environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as the Program Manager backup, ensuring uninterrupted program execution
  • Manage daily team coordination, schedules, and action item tracking
  • Prepare and deliver status reports, PMR presentations, and executive briefings
  • Track and report KPIs and SLA metrics (SS-1 to SS-23)
  • Oversee staffing activities, including onboarding, offboarding, and clearance verification
  • Coordinate transition activities aligned with PWS requirements
  • Support quality management processes, including audits and corrective action plans (CAPs)

Skills Required:
  • Must possess an active secret clearance.
  • Strong experience in project/program management, preferably in federal/DoD programs
  • Excellent coordination, scheduling, and reporting skills
  • Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Power BI, Excel, SharePoint, and ServiceNow
  • Solid understanding of KPI tracking, SLA management, and performance reporting
  • Strong stakeholder communication and documentation skills
  • Experience in staffing coordination and security clearance processes
  • Familiarity with quality management frameworks and audit processes
  • Ability to work in classified environments
  • PMP or CAPM certification is required

Preferred Certifications:
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance
  • DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level I (Security+, CAP, or equivalent)
  • ITIL 4 Foundation certification
  • Agile certification (CSM, SAFe, or equivalent)

Benefits:  
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (Healthcare benefits are 100% employer-paid for employees only)  
  • Life Insurance  
  • Paid Time Off (Flexible/Combined PTO, Bereavement Leave, 11 Company Paid Holidays)  
  • 401K Retirement Plan with employer match  
  • Professional Development Training Reimbursement.

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