Deputy Program Manager

Deputy Program Manager

Melbourne, FL

The Deputy Program Manager will lead a dynamic team through the Software Development Lifecycle Process (SDLC) that provides enterprise applications support services to help ensure the secure, reliable, and uninterrupted availability of INL/A Management Information Systems. This role will lead and facilitate agile practices in support of the Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Office of Aviation (INL/A) and provide essential technology services in support of their missions to sustain the national security and economic interests of our nation.

• Manage operational and technical aspects of program activity.
• Coordinate with Program Manager to manage schedule, scope, quality, and cost.
• Create and maintain the Program’s schedules across multiple teams and delivery phases.
• Ensure proper agile practices are being employed, including stand‑ups, backlog refinement sessions, sprint planning sessions, and retrospectives.
• Plan, organize, direct, and guide the activities of team members.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and review project deliverables.
• Lead and build relationships to encourage collaboration, transparency, and innovation as part of a medium/large cross‑functional team.
• Lead the end‑to‑end project management process for technology and software development projects, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Serve as a Scrum Master/Agile Delivery Lead, facilitating team adherence to Scrum and Agile best practices.
• Manage and oversee SDLC‑based project management processes, ensuring alignment with organizational and contractual requirements.
• Manage backlogs, user stories, sprint planning, and delivery tracking across agile teams.
• Promote Agile quality practices, coordinate across organizations, and serve as a resource to answer questions.
• Monitor project progress by tracking activity, resolving problems, publishing progress reports, and recommending actions.
• Prepare technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Work directly with the PM to collaborate with senior‑level client leadership teams in client‑delivery engagements.
• Participate in hiring and onboarding.
• Review and approve employee timecards.
• Travel may be required for special projects (CONUS, OCONUS).
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree; education requirement may be substituted with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Scrum Master or Agile certification required within 90 days of hire (e.g., CSM, SAFe, PMI‑ACP).
• Project management certification preferred (e.g., PMP).
• Secret clearance required.

• Proven experience leading dynamic teams.
• Strong proficiency with MS Project and other scheduling tools.
• Demonstrated experience serving in a Scrum Master role within an Agile delivery environment.
• Experience managing projects through the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Hands‑on experience using Azure Dev Ops for Agile project and program management (preferred).
• Experience managing project costs, schedule, and scope.
• Ability to motivate and lead a high‑performing team, attract recruits, and retain highly qualified staff.
• Must possess strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Detailed knowledge of agile processes, ceremonies, and tools.
• Proficiency with Agile project management tools (e.g., Azure Dev Ops, Jira, Trello, or similar).
• Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating comfort in coordinating a large agile team.
• Strong communication skills—verbal, written, listening, and presentation.

At Chenega MIOS, we value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.