Deputy Program Manager: Lead Space Engineering Projects

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

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.