Deputy Program Manager
fwgsolutions · Panama City Beach, FL
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About the role
FWG Solutions is a rapidly growing systems integrator and premier small business provider of technology services to government and commercial clients. We are a trusted provider of cybersecurity, logistics, advanced engineering and operational support services to the United States Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community and Federal Civilian agencies. We are a quality driven organization that leverages its ISO 20000-1:2011, ISO 27001:2013 and CMMI Level 3 quality standards, certifications and service delivery expertise to support all of our clients.
*This position is for the LCAC 100 program
The Deputy Program Manager is responsible for the daily on-site execution including, leading the coordinating shop, engineering, AIT, logistics, quality, safety and governmental interface support functions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Daily on-site execution of operations
- Serve as the secondary senior liaison with internal stakeholders, customers, and senior leadership.
- Coordinate workflow, tasking, and priorities across technical teams, production personnel, quality specialists, logisticians, and subcontractors
- Ensure all work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable standards, certifications, and organizational policies
- Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, resource plans, staffing strategies, and operational milestones
- Allocate labor and material resources to meet operational timelines and technical requirements
- Work in collaboration with the Program Manager as the second in command
- Manage program budgets, track expenditures, and maintain alignment with approved funding levels
- Oversee financial forecasting, cost analysis, burn‑rate monitoring, and adherence to internal financial controls
- Prepare and deliver all required program reports, status updates, and progress summaries to leadership.
- Establish and maintain robust quality control processes to ensure all maintenance and engineering activities meet required standards
- Integrate industry and organizational standards into day‑to‑day operations, including J‑STD‑001, IPC‑A‑610, IPC‑A‑620
- Oversee compliance with welding certifications, inspection requirements, and non‑destructive testing practices
- Lead internal reviews, identify deficiencies, and implement corrective actions to ensure consistent, high‑quality outcomes
- Ensure all work is performed in accordance with applicable safety regulations and facility policies.
- Identify program risks, develop mitigation plans, and ensure proactive resolution of technical, scheduling, or resource‑related issues
- Maintain compliance with access and personnel requirements as applicable to high‑security or controlled work environments
- Lead regular technical and programmatic meetings, briefings, and coordination sessions
- Maintain clear, timely communication with leadership, team members, and external partners.
- Prepare executive‑level briefings, analytical reports, and deliverables summarizing program performance
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and mission focus across the team
- Other duties as related to the business functions of FWG Solutions, as assigned
Requirements & Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree Required (preferably in engineering, logistics, operations or related field -- may substitute experience for education requirements)
Licenses & Certifications:
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Lean/Six Sigma preferred
Experience:
- Eight to ten (8-10) or more years supervising maintenance, repair, or modification of air‑cushion vehicles, aircraft, or U.S. Navy ships.
- At least five (5) years of concurrent program management experience within an air‑cushion vehicle organization or an aviation/shipboard maintenance or repair environment.
- Proven ability to lead large technical teams in a high‑tempo operational or maintenance setting.
- Demonstrated experience designing and managing quality control systems and processes.
- Familiarity with the Navy 3‑M (Maintenance and Material Management) System.
- Strong understanding of industry standards including J‑STD‑001, IPC‑A‑610, IPC‑A‑620
- Experience overseeing or ensuring compliance with: NAVSEA welding certification requirements, Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT) procedures
- Ability to integrate these standards into program operations to achieve consistent, high‑quality results
- Previous leadership roles supporting naval maintenance, test, or overhaul environments
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies
Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Experience managing budgets, analyzing costs, and overseeing subcontractor or vendor performance.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex technical work across multi‑disciplinary teams.
- Ability to hold yourself and others accountable on short-term and long-term goals
- Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- High level problem-solving and communication skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Project management principles and practices
- Ability to work with various levels of personnel including senior leadership
- Use of Microsoft Office software applications to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Other:
- Ability to work onsite 5 days per week with additional hours, as required
- Some travel, as required by operational needs
- This position includes physical activity, personnel must be able to work in environments with the following conditions: repetitive motion, ventilated spaces, heavy lifting, traversing ladders and inclines/declines, climbing/crawling/navigating small and confined spaces, working in kneeling positions, frequent standing, working in hot workspaces due to natural or manmade environments
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