Program Manager - Secret Cleared

PowerToFly; Canada; On-site; CAD 175,000 - 293,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced Program Manager in Canada to oversee contractor performance and ensure quality deliverables. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in contracts management and defense program operations, along with an active Secret level clearance. Responsibilities include tracking costs and schedules while providing analysis and recommendations to government leadership. This position offers a competitive compensation range of $175,725 to $292,875, with potential eligibility for an annual incentive program.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in contracts management.
• 10+ years’ experience in defense program operations.
• Active Secret level clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost and performance of contractors.
• Ensure timely and high quality contract deliverables.
• Track cost, schedule and performance.

Skills

Contracts management

Defense program operations

Collaboration with teams

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Our Deloitte Strategy & Transactions team helps guide clients through their most critical moments and transformational initiatives. From strategy to execution, this team delivers integrated, end-to-end support and advisory services covering valuation modeling, cost optimization, restructuring, government operations modernization, business design and transformation, infrastructure and real estate, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and sustainability. Work alongside clients every step of the way, helping them navigate new challenges, avoid financial pitfalls, and provide practical solutions at every stage of their journey-before, during, and after any major transformational projects or transactions.

Work You’ll Do

• The Program Manager is responsible for cost and performance of contractors.
• Ensures required contract deliverables are submitted on-time and with high quality. Addresses poor performance issues. Ensures all contracting performers are Cyber Security Workforce compliant.
• Track cost, schedule and performance. Responds to data calls. Assists with acquisition process by performing analysis of alternatives, business case analysis, cost benefit analysis, sourcing plan, limited source justification, and approvals.
• Provides analysis and recommendations to Government Leadership to assist with making metrics based, programmatic decisions.
• Ensures program deliverables are timely, complete, and of the highest quality.
• Produces and/or reviews re-occurring reports, update monthly program reviews, attend project-related meetings, capture minutes, and update training briefings. Conducts Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) reviews and maintains scheduling data for Integrated Product Team Leads.

The Team

Deloitte’s Government & Public Services (GPS) practice - our people, ideas, technology and outcomes - is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.

Our Operations Transformation offering provides NextGen core operational solutions and operating models, business‑led technology support, and process optimization services, maximizing value to our government clients’ missions.

The Project Delivery Talent Model is designed for professionals with specialized skills that align to a current client need. Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to business development or promotion. Their employment is tied to their role on a project, and they are eligible for a benefits package that is competitive for project delivery‑focused professionals.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years’ experience in contracts management
• 10+ years’ experience in defense program operations
• Active Secret level clearance
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
• Ability to travel up to 15%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve

Preferred:

• Experience in a consulting environment supporting defense related programs
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge management tools

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Deloitte is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to California and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $175,725 to $292,875.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including but not limited to individual and organizational performance.

Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html