Deputy Program Manager

Req ID: 391827


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We are currently seeking a Deputy Program Manager to join our team in Arlington, Virginia (US-VA), United States (US).

Job Summary:

NTT DATA Federal Services is seeking a Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to serve as the operational delivery leader and second-in-command for agency's program. The DPM will turn program priorities into day-to-day execution across cybersecurity, network, cloud/platform, service-management, field-engineering, and supporting workstreams while keeping staffing, performance, risks, and customer commitments on track.

Job Duties:

• Coordinate day-to-day execution across technical and operational workstreams.
• Track staffing, performance, deliverables, risks, dependencies, incidents, and open actions; escalate issues with clear options and recommendations.
• Lead cross-functional problem solving for service issues, staffing constraints, and delivery gaps.
• Coordinate task/workstream leads and subcontractors to keep responsibilities, schedules, and performance aligned.
• Support transition-in, stabilization, knowledge transfer, and continuity activities.
• Act on behalf of the Program Manager when delegated or during the PM's absence.
• Work is expected to be primarily onsite at agency facilities, with travel to supported locations as needed. The DPM should be available for management-level escalations outside normal business hours when mission conditions require it; this is not a 24x7 shift position.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of cybersecurity management experience including driving execution across staffing, schedule, performance, risks/issues, and customer commitments
• Minimum 1 year of experience managing or coordinating multiple technical teams or operational workstreams in a cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, network, NOC/SOC, or comparable IT-services environment.
• Current CISSP certification.
• Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain/maintain SCI access if/when needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree/bachelors degree
• Experience supporting Federal IT or cybersecurity programs or other large mission-critical operational environments.
• Experience with 24x7 service delivery, incident escalation, service levels, or continuity requirements.
• Experience with ITIL-based service management, transition/stabilization, or continuous improvement.
• PMP certification and/or prior DHS experience.

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $97,391 - $162,319. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. If the position offered in temporary, the position will not be eligible for incentive compensation. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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