Program Manager (Deputy)

SealingTech; Columbia, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible schedules

Education budgets

Tuition reimbursement

Annual leave

Job summary

Sealing Technologies is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to support a large DoD program in Columbia, MD. You will coordinate day-to-day execution across engineering, logistics, procurement, finance, and operations while serving as a consistent point of contact for government customers.

Success depends on leading through influence across teams, proactively managing risks, and owning day-to-day execution with minimal oversight.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain one.
• 6+ years of combined education and professional experience in program management or related field.
• Experience supporting DoD programs, customers, or operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client-facing and internal discussions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
• PMP certification or ability to obtain (sponsorship available).
• Willingness to work onsite in Columbia, MD two days per week.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Deputy Program Manager for a large, complex DoD program, acting on behalf of the Program Manager as required.
• Define and document program scope, objectives, deliverables, and requirements with stakeholders.
• Coordinate day-to-day execution across engineering, logistics, procurement, finance, and operations.
• Build strong relationships with government customers and internal stakeholders through proactive communication.
• Identify issues early, drive resolutions, and follow through to completion with minimal oversight.
• Ensure documentation, deliverables, and contractual requirements are completed on schedule.
• Manage priorities while balancing customer expectations, contractual obligations, and business objectives.
• Track and articulate issues and risks; coordinate with owners to address items timely.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, processes, and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare customer-facing presentations, contract deliverables, monthly reviews, and executive briefings.

Skills

PMP certification

DoD program management

Client-facing communication

Excel proficiency

Tools

JIRA

Kubernetes

Job description

Location:

Columbia, MD

Type:

Hybrid

Travel:

15%

About Us:

Sealing Technologies, a Parsons Corporation company, is a trusted partner in providing powerful edge computing hardware and defensive cybersecurity solutions to protect the Federal Government and private enterprises. Our goal is to support the federal government, our allies, mission partners, and private industries in accomplishing their cybersecurity and defense objectives efficiently and securely through cutting-edge hardware, engineering, and integration services.

Position Overview:

Sealing Technologies, a Parsons Company, is looking to hire a Deputy Program Manager to support the execution of a large, complex DoD program. In this role, you will act on behalf of the Program Manager as required, coordinating day to day execution across engineering, logistics, procurement, finance, and operations while serving as a consistent, proactive point of contact for government customers.

Success in this position depends on leading through influence across functional teams, identifying risks before they reach the customer, and owning day to day execution. As the Deputy Program Manager you are expected to represent the Program Manager with both customers and executive leadership.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Deputy Program Manager supporting execution of a large, complex DoD program, acting on behalf of the Program Manager as required.
• Define and document program scope, objectives, deliverables, and functional requirements in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and business partners.
• Coordinate day-to-day program execution across engineering, logistics, procurement, finance, and operations teams to confirm priorities are aligned, work is executed efficiently, and program objectives are achieved.
• Build strong relationships with government customers and internal stakeholders through consistent, proactive communication.
• Demonstrate ownership by identifying issues early, driving resolution, and following through to completion with minimal oversight.
• Ensure program documentation, deliverables, and contractual requirements are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Exercise sound judgment in prioritizing competing requirements while balancing customer expectations, contractual obligations, and business objectives.
• Understand, track, and articulate issue and risk items; work with responsible owners to address the items on a timely basis; update the appropriate stakeholders and clients as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve program efficiency, processes, reporting, and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare customer-facing presentations, contract deliverables, monthly program reviews, and executive briefings.
• Perform other relevant duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Active TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• 6+ years of combined education and professional experience in program management, project management, or a related field, with demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities and cross-functional teams.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs, customers, or operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including client-facing and internal communication skills to lead discussions with various stakeholders.
• Proven organizational skills, including attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• PMP certification or the ability to obtain certification (SealingTech will sponsor certification).
• Must be willing and able to work from the office and customer sites as business needs dictate. This position is generally on site two days per week in Columbia, MD, though on site presence may vary week to week based on program priorities, customer engagements, and team collaboration requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with KubeVirt or managing VM-based workloads within Kubernetes.
• Experience leading or managing a team of engineers.
• Experience with CPFF and FFP contracts.
• Experience with JIRA.

Equal Opportunity and Perks:

Sealing Technologies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. Working is no longer solely about the job. Here at Sealing Tech, we understand your happiness and health is vital to our success. We are innovative in our approach to cultivating balanced work environments and offer a plethora of added perks. Sealing Tech offers competitive compensation packages, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement contributions, continuing education budgets, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, and generous vacation policies. Other perks include complimentary snacks, drinks & monthly catered lunches, and company retreats and gatherings. Plus, flexible work arrangements, pet friendly offices and quarterly merit bonuses for qualified employees. We are looking for a new member to join our team, take on challenges, be innovative and willing to grow with us. BUILD, SECURE, SOLVE.