Assistant Program Manager; Deputy Project Leader

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values-agility, expertise, and trust, we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

We are seeking an Assistant Programme Manager (Deputy Project Leader) to join our Security & Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.

The Assistant Programme Manager (Deputy Project Leader) supports the Programme Manager in the day-to-day delivery, financial performance, and customer management of one or more M.C. Dean Security & Electronic Systems programmes across the EMEA region. This is a developmental role bridging technical delivery and programme leadership: the APM takes ownership of defined work streams, deputizes for the Programme Manager on operational matters, and is expected to grow into full Programme Manager responsibilities.

The role requires close coordination with engineering, project controls, and site delivery teams to ensure programmes are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to M.C. Dean's quality standards.

• Support the Programme Manager in the day-to-day running of the programme(s), acting as deputy in their absence.
• Own the scope, tracking, and close-out of assigned work streams, variations, and change orders from initiation through completion.
• Coordinate and prioritise incoming customer requests and site issues through the agreed intake and escalation processes.
• Track deliverables, manage expectations, identify risks, and drive mitigation actions across all stages of the programme.
• Maintain and update the risk register, change order log, and coordinated programme schedule.
• Escalate issues and coordinate with engineering, procurement, and subcontractor teams as needed to resolve delivery issues.

• Support the Programme Manager in managing programme financial performance, including budget tracking, cost forecasting, and variation pricing.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of cost proposals and Greensheet estimates for variations and change orders.
• Produce weekly, monthly, and quarterly project status, financial, and performance reports for key stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of bi-annual Business Reviews to management, customers, and key stakeholders.

• Interface directly with customer representatives and key internal stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Act as a point of escalation for operational issues on assigned work streams, maintaining a consistent and professional customer experience.
• Support Project Kick-Off Meetings and weekly programme/project meetings.
• Coordinate with Project and Programme Managers across the business unit to ensure seamless execution from contract award through close-out.

• Support resourcing needs and coordinate training requirements for programme team members.
• Assist in managing team workload priorities to meet sustainment goals, customer commitments, and safety requirements.
• Help ensure team…