Deputy Program Manager - 3687683

You've stumbled upon the rare B Corp government contractor! At TCG, we aim to prove that businesses can be good to their employees and responsible to their community while being profitable. We're an award-winning IT solutions provider to the Federal government seeking a Deputy Program Manager to join our team in anticipation of an upcoming award.

US Citizenship is required for this role. In addition, the selected applicant must submit to a government background investigation and be favorably adjudicated before their first day.

This position is primarily remote but will require occasional in-person meetings. The selected applicant must live within commuting distance of Washington, D.C.

The Deputy Program Manager assists the Program Manager in daily operations, focusing on service delivery excellence and compliance with established project milestones.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in the management of all project phases, from initiation through closure, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule
• Supports risk management initiatives, assesses project deliverables for quality, and facilitates communication between project teams and stakeholders
• Engages in strategic planning sessions, assists in the development of business cases, and helps manage transitions and implementations across various project stages
• Inform the Program Manager of project status
• Facilitate communication between project team and client
• Facilitate Agile Scrum ceremonies as needed
• Participate in the development of proposals and presentations for new business materials to create and nurture business opportunities and partnerships
• Facilitate staff acquisition, review and update position description and coordinate interviews

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Ten (10) plus years of project management experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Agile certification (CSM, ACP, SCM, ICAgile, CSPO)
• At least five (5) years experience specifically overseeing Agile software development projects
• At least three (3) years experience personnel management and mentoring team members
• Broad knowledge of the IT field with proven track record in managing mid to large-scale programs
• Independent problem-solving skills, strong analytical abilities, creativity and a "helping others helps us all" personality
• Excellent time management and ability to juggle multiple tasks under strict deadlines
• Specific, hands-on experience with staff management, P&L accountability, business process improvement, financial planning and strategy, strategic planning, and performance management
• Strong analytical and systems thinking skill set; ability to apply technical solutions to broad, complex problems
• Ability to engage clients and speak about technology with the understanding that clients are not themselves technologists - with the political savvy to know how to frame and communicate issues
• Experience in reporting to and building rapport with program & project team members, stakeholders, and high level government executives

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Work experience in the government contracting arena

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field required.

TCG does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, caste, or veteran status.

Our B Corp mission is reflected in our benefits, including offerings like health care, 401K, parental leave, adoption assistance, financial planning services, student loan repayment assistance, and training budget. There's more, see for yourself.

TCG is recognized for treating employees well, in fact, in 2024 The Washington Post named TCG as a "Top Workplace" for the tenth straight year based on how our employees feel about the company, the benefits TCG offers, and the work/life balance that our staff achieves. Our CEO was ranked best, by TCG employees' votes, among all midsize companies in the Washington Post Top Workplace survey.

Try us ... we'll make you happy.

Internal title/grade: Program Manager, L3
Salary Range: $155,000 - $158,000

All individuals being hired to work for TCG must submit to, and successfully pass, a pre-employment background investigation prior to reporting for their first day of work. The pre-employment background investigation will include verification of employment and education, as well as, a criminal and DMV check.

Additional documentation and background checks will also be required for positions that require clearance from the Federal government.