Deputy Project Manager

Deputy Project Manager page is loaded## Deputy Project Managerlocations: Huntsville, ALtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: HR102155At Radiance Technologies, we’re not just filling a role; we’re building our next Program Manager. As a 100% employee-owned company, we’re seeking a Deputy Project Manager to support the Army Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions (TAGM) Project Office, with a clear path to program leadership.If you’re coming from a large organization and want real ownership, direct customer engagement, and a faster path to PM responsibility, this is your opportunity.This position is contingent on funding with an expected start date of July/August 2026.We have seeking 6 Deputy Project Managers (3 with a secret clearance and 3 with a Top Secret Clearance.**What You’ll Do*** Partner directly with the Program Manager to execute payload development programs supporting critical Army mission needs* Gain hands-on experience across cost, schedule, and performance management with a clear trajectory to future PM roles* Support and help lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver on contractual technical requirements* Develop and manage program schedules, milestones, and deliverables* Identify and drive mitigation of program risks, ensuring proactive execution* Prepare and deliver monthly status reports and leadership-level updates* Support and participate in Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and technical reviews* Coordinate across engineering, business operations, and Government stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution* Assist with budget tracking, resource allocation, and program planning* Support hardware procurement, travel planning, and operational execution* Operate independently in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment with aggressive timelines**Required Skills/ Experience*** Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field* 10+ years of experience supporting Army, DoD, or similar defense programs* Strong background in program execution, coordination, and team leadership* Ability to manage multiple priorities across cost, schedule, and technical performance* Proven ability to operate effectively in high-tempo, mission-driven environments* U.S. Citizenship with an active Secret clearance**Desired Skills/ Experience*** Master’s degree in relevant technical field* Experience within an Army Project Office or acquisition environment* Background in missile systems, payload development, or weapons integration* Experience supporting or leading engineering-focused programs* Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes across cross-functional teams* Strong communication skills with experience engaging senior stakeholders and customers* Top Secret Clearance**Why Radiance*** **Clear Path to Program Manager:** This role is designed to develop your next step, not keep you in place* **Employee Ownership:** Your performance directly impacts company success and your own* **More Influence, Less Bureaucracy:** Work directly with decision-makers, not through layers* **Mission Impact:** Support critical Army programs that matter* **Accelerated Growth:** Expand your leadership responsibility faster than at large primesRadiance Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.**Employee-Ownership****Our Culture**Radiance’s culture is driven by our commitment to our customers and our employee-owners. Our employee-owners thrive on entrepreneurship, empowerment, and mutual responsibility for growth and sustainability. Our culture consists of individuals who embody technical and leadership skills to deliver superior solutions to the nation’s toughest technical challenges. We believe building trust and credibility with our customers leads to long-term results. We invest in a superior technical workforce where leaders are developed, innovation is encouraged, and achievements are recognized. We seek innovative ways to improve, experiment, take risks, foster collaboration, and empower our employee-owners.**Our Values**Our values drive our culture, business model, and daily interactions. These values constantly remind us of who we are and what we do. Our employee-owners influence how we operate our business. We relentlessly pursue operating excellence by innovating, improving our processes, and reducing waste. We believe in being wise and ethical stewards of capital and resources.Our values dictate how we interact with each other and our customers, partners, and suppliers. Honesty, trust, humanity, alignment, and value creation require that we treat our employees with dignity and respect and provide them with fair compensation and equal employment opportunity.We believe in connecting with our communities and have a responsibility to be good corporate citizens, and we believe in sustainable business practices, which include supporting the environment and the communities in which we work.Radiance is a proud employee-owned company! Employee-ownership benefits both our customers and workforce, and ensures that Radiance doesn’t have to answer to stockholders or be driven by quarterly earnings reports. Thus, Radiance will always prioritize enhancing our customer’s mission over expanding our bottom line. We are singularly focused on providing our customers with game-changing solutions to their most challenging requirements. This is only possible because employee-ownership attracts the highest quality employees, empowers them to identify capability enhancements, and provides them with the freedom to take risks to deliver high-quality solutions. Employee-ownership also provides tangible and long-term financial security for our people and their families. Therefore, employee-ownership embodies participation, empowerment, freedom, teaming, excellence, accountability, mission focus, and security. #J-18808-Ljbffr Radiance Technologies, Inc.