Deputy Program Manager-Huntsville

Accura Engineering; Huntsville, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering is seeking an experienced Deputy Program Manager to oversee moderately complex engineering projects at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. You will manage task orders, budgets, and staffing to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery with high quality and strong customer coordination.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering background with 10+ years in engineering or program management, leadership abilities, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in engineering, project, or program management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and communicate task and project orders, scope, and estimates.
• Oversee day-to-day operations while coordinating the onsite team.
• Ensure resource planning and execution of the contract per the performance work statement.
• Supervise and guide direct reports, including managers and the onsite team.
• Foster synergies between work requests to enhance efficiency.
• Support leadership in planning, executing, and delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
• Lead project teams, ensuring high standards of performance, quality, and safety.
• Maintain client relationships through proactive communication and problem-solving.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and project documentation accurately.
• Participate in proposal writing and development for new opportunities.
• Utilize MS Office to manage tasks, budgets, and reporting.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align goals and deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position:Deputy Program Manager-Huntsville

Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Id:68788

# of Openings:1

Job Title: Deputy Program Manager-Huntsville

Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Deputy Program Manager to oversee moderately complex engineering project assignments at the Marshall Space Flight Center. This critical role ensures the successful delivery of services on time, within budget, and with the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and strong leadership abilities, with a focus on seamless coordination between staff and Customer representatives.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Receive and communicate task and project orders, scope, and estimates.
• Oversee day-to-day operations while coordinating the entire onsite team.
• Ensure successful resource planning and execution of the contract, to ensure the contract is performing to the standards established in the contract performance work statement.
• Supervise and guide direct reports, including A&E Managers, Construction Supervision/Inspection Managers, GIS Manager, and the onsite team.
• Foster synergies between individual work requests to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Support program leadership in planning, executing, and delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
• Lead project teams, ensuring high standards of performance, quality, and safety.
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships through proactive communication and effective problem-solving.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and project documentation with clarity and accuracy.
• Participate in proposal writing and development to support business growth and new project opportunities.
• Utilize MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) to manage project tasks, budgets, and reporting.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field (required).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in engineering, project, or program management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Registered Architect preferred.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage staff effectively.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strong client relationship management in complex situations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to set priorities, delegate authority, and coach and mentor team members effectively.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

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