Deputy Program Manager

Company Description

Our culture of commitment, trust, and accountability guides our business, fosters our growth, and is at the core of our relationships with clients, employees and consultants. Whether your projects are complex, large-scale requirements, or dependable, professional resources to execute on time, and on budget, you can count on ADGA to deliver. We are dedicated to your success.

**Job Description**:
ADGA has an immediate opportunity for a Deputy Program Manager. Reporting to the Senior Program Manager this permanent full-time role will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of one of our large defence contracts. This role will be a main point of contact for ADGA resources deployed on the program and will support the Senior Program Manager in all aspects of resource and program management.
- Foster a strong relationship with all stakeholders and acts as the Secondary Point of Contact (POC) for the Senior Program Manager.
- Assists in the overall planning and scheduling of project including monitoring and reporting.
- Provides back up support to the Senior Program Manager for account management.
- Works to support the recruitment process by working with our client, Senior Program Manager and Human Resources team to identify program needs and assist in selection of talent.
- Manages the Task Authorization process for new tasks under existing assigned contracts.
- Meets with employees on an on-going basis to provide feedback, direction and support wherein needed.
- Sources feedback from the client and other appropriate resources to ensure a high level of quality and performance.
- Ensures that any required client or ADGA training is completed and tracked.
- Identifies future training requirements to ensure team members maintain the necessary skills for program execution.
- Solicits feedback from team members and addresses concerns.
- Identify project concerns and alert management of potential risks on assigned projects. Develop a plan to minimize detrimental impacts and mitigate risks.
- Provide a path of communication between the Program Manager and other stakeholders.
- Assist in preparing budgets, forecasts and reduce risk through managing scope and contract change.

**Qualifications**:

- 5-10 years of professional experience working in project management.
- 5+ years of experience working in Federal Government contracting.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification is preferred.
- Experience as a people leader including performance management and as a hiring manager is beneficial.
- Language: Fluent in English, Bilingual is preferred.
- Security Clearance: Ability to obtain Secret or Top Secret clearance.
- A combination of education and experience with the proven ability to perform the job tasks may be accepted.

Additional Information

ADGA commits to putting diversity into action to build a stronger, more representative team and help our customers and communities thrive. We are a proudly Canadian company, striving to further diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and provide every individual with the opportunities and resources to help them reach their full potential.

ADGA s'engage à mettre la diversité en action pour bâtir une équipe plus forte et plus représentative et aider nos clients et nos communautés à prospérer. Nous sommes une entreprise fièrement canadienne. Nous nous engageons pour promouvoir la diversité, l'équité et l'inclusion dans le milieu de travail et d'offrir à chaque personne les possibilités et les ressources qui lui permettront de réaliser son plein potentiel.