Program Manager (Deputy)

Sealing Technologies, a Parsons Company; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement contributions

Continuing education budgets

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Vacation policy

Snack & drinks and monthly catered &p;

Company retreats & gatherings

Pet friendly offices

Job summary

Sealing Technologies, a Parsons Company, seeks a Deputy Program Manager to support a large DoD program in a hybrid role based in Columbia, MD. You will coordinate across engineering, logistics, procurement, finance and operations, acting as the Program Manager's representative when required.

You will lead cross-functional teams, anticipate risks, drive resolution, and ensure timely contract deliverables while maintaining strong relationships with government customers and executives.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of program/ project management experience on DoD programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Deputy Program Manager supporting a large DoD program.
• Define and document program scope, objectives, deliverables, and requirements.
• Coordinate day-to-day program execution across engineering, logistics, procurement, finance, and operations.
• Build relationships with government customers and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrate ownership by driving issue resolution with minimal oversight.
• Ensure documentation and contractual deliverables are complete on schedule.
• Prioritize competing requirements while balancing customer expectations and business goals.
• Identify risks, track actions, and communicate updates to stakeholders and clients.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, processes, and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare customer-facing presentations, contract deliverables, monthly reviews, and executive briefings.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

PMP certification

DoD program experience

6+ years PM experience

Clearance TS/SCI

Citizenship

Strong communication

Cross-functional leadership

MS Excel

Office Suite

Tools

JIRA

Microsoft Excel

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.