Deputy Program Manager

Job Summary

Manages small to medium Program Management assignments involving multiple partners and/or stakeholders, or manages significant portions of large program. Manages multiple aspects of the program. Obtains new/repeat business on small to medium size programs; supports contract negotiations with clients. Manages risk which may include fixed or upper limit price, new technology, domestic markets or new clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists with managing a program that includes large or complex inter-related projects or multiple moderate size projects
• Responsible for developing certain aspects of a program (e g project controls, project managers) and supports the development of all aspects together with the Program Manager
• Provides oversight and direction to Black and Veatch project managers, client staff and subcontractors 
• Operates in complex management environments with multiple stakeholders
• Interacts with senior government or public officials and/or executive level clients on significant project matters
• Assists with the preparation and delivery of proposal presentations
• Assesses and actively manages risk on behalf of client with Program Manager
• Routinely assists in the resolution of high risk or very difficult issues with significant scope, schedule and or financial impact
• Develops the basis, assumptions and framework for cost estimates consistent with program budget
• Assembles program team and recruits externally as needed
• Applies advanced understanding and application of project management core processes and methodologies
• Utilizes lessons learned to strengthen Black and Veatch's program management processes, procedures and tools 
• Performs under the direction of a Program Manager 

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer at least 5 years program management exp of the 9 years of experience required  

Preferred Skills:

• Skilled knowledge and application of PM process
• Skilled knowledge and application of Financial Management
• Skilled at leading medium to large teams
• Skilled understanding and application of contract commercial terms
• Skilled at managing low to medium risk projects
• Conflict management 
• Delegation
• Directing Others
• Listening
• Motivating Others
• Negotiating
• Planning
• Priority Setting
• Process Management
• Timely Decision Making 

Minimum Qualifications

9+ years in a senior project and/or program management role; PM, EM, Planning, Project Controls, etc. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

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