Deputy Project Manager

Detroit Defense; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

Company Paid Life and AD&D

Disability Insurance (Short & Long)

401k with Company Match

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Detroit Defense in Troy, MI seeks a Deputy Project Manager to oversee embedded software projects for the Department of War (DoW). The role supports the Project Manager, ensuring scope, schedule, cost, and quality compliance while driving day-to-day execution and governance adherence.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in PM-like roles, and PMP/PMI-ACP certifications; a US Secret Clearance is preferred. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field is required.
• Five years of experience in business, finance, sourcing, cross-functional teaming, or PM preferred.
• PMP and/or PMI-ACP certifications highly recommended.
• US Secret Clearance eligibility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of embedded software projects in line with Digital Engineering practices.
• Manage scope, budget, schedule and risk; report program status to leadership.
• Create and maintain status reports, risk registers, and technical requirements.
• Resolve issues, escalate as needed, and optimize resources across programs.
• Coordinate with stakeholders including engineering, contracts, finance, pricing, and others.
• Assist in responses to customer opportunities and information requests.
• Occasional travel to domestic or international customer sites (15%).

Skills

PMP Certification

PMI-ACP Certification

Security Clearance

GCIA Framework

FACE Safety Profile

Cross-functional Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in an applicable field

Job description

Description

Elevate your career with Detroit Defense! Join a dynamic team dedicated to national security through cutting-edge technology. Detroit Defense delivers advanced solutions to the Department of War (DoW). Dive into innovation in Systems Engineering, Combat Vehicle Integration, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Your journey to impactful work and rapid growth starts now-Behind the Mission Beyond the Challenge!

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Elevate your career with Detroit Defense! Join a dynamic team dedicated to national security through cutting-edge technology. Detroit Defense delivers advanced solutions to the Department of War (DoW). Dive into innovation in Systems Engineering, Combat Vehicle Integration, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Your journey to impactful work and rapid growth starts now-Behind the Mission Beyond the Challenge!

Detroit Defense is seeking a Deputy Project Manager in our Troy, MI office to assist in managing the execution of projects associated with the Department of War (DoW).

This Deputy Project Manager will act as the right-hand to the Project Manager, the Deputy ensures that the project’s scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and stakeholder expectations are met in accordance with the organization’s governance standards. The role provides continuity of leadership during the Project Manager’s absences, escalates issues promptly, and drives day-to-day execution of project activities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of embedded software projects in compliance with model-based Digital Engineering practices.
• Manage scope, budget, schedule, and risk reporting; communicate program status to upper management and stakeholders via Program Management Reviews and other formal and informal methods.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including status reports, risk registers, and technical requirement specs.
• Work unplanned program issues to a best solution, including development of plans-forward, escalation and increased resources, as required; resolve conflicts, demands, and priorities on assigned programs.
• Identifies and coordinates with key level horizontal and vertical stakeholders between program major activities, teams, suppliers, partners and customers; coordinate inputs from support organizations including engineering, contracts, finance, pricing, and others as needed.
• Assist in preparation of responses to customer opportunities, including white papers, proposals, rough order of magnitude estimates and responses to customer requests for information.
• Occasionally travel to domestic or international customer sites (15%)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University in an applicable field of study.
• A Minimum of five years of experience in business, finance, sourcing, cross-functional teaming, and/or project management
• PMP and/or PMI-ACP Certification (Highly Recommended)
• GCIA Interface Framework experience (Highly Recommended)
• FACE Extended Safety Profile environment experience (Highly Recommended)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance, if required.

Detroit Defense offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Company Paid Life and AD&D
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending & HSA Accounts
• Legal & ID Shield Services
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Why Detroit Defense

At Detroit Defense, we deliver mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, protect the warfighter, and enable readiness through innovation, technical excellence, and end-to-end lifecycle support.

Remaining steadfast in our core values of Trustworthy, Mission Driven, Creative, and Agile we are a complex systems integrator for the U.S. Government, Detroit Defense provides solutions to meet the technical and programmatic challenges faced by our customers. Our proven success in multi-domain cross-platform system-of-systems integration results in fielded capability for warfighters. From R&D to production, fielding, and sustainment, Detroit Defense provides services and solutions to Empower Those That protect Us.

Veterans Encouraged to Apply:

Detroit Defense proudly supports those who have served. We welcome applicants with military experience, including those transitioning to civilian careers. Your leadership, adaptability, and mission-focused mindset are valued here. Detroit Defense has been a proud recipient of the Hire Vets Gold Medallion Award since 2022.

Detroit Defense is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity or gender expression), age, mental or physical disability, creed, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic trait or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Salary Description

$100,000 to $120,500