Company Profile

Oceaneering Technologies (OTECH) develops, manufactures, and operates customized marine systems, shipboard equipment, subsea vehicles, and engineered solutions for commercial and U.S. military vessels.

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments - from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers' challenges - from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary

The Deputy Program Manager (DPM) will be responsible for assisting the Program Manager (PM) with the coordination of all program-related activities to include providing liaison with the customers and representing program interests within the Oceaneering. The DPM reports to the PM and may be assigned responsibility for special projects that are integral to the program. If the PM is absent, the DPM will temporarily assume responsibility for coordination of the program. The DPM will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and efficiency of the contract, addressing technical issues, and optimizing business processes.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the PM to provide leadership and guidance to all contractor personnel.
• Assist in managing the overall responsibility for the contract's quality and efficiency, encompassing technical matters and business processes in accordance with Oceaneerings core values.
• Regularly track projects, manage project risks and impact of changes, provide mitigation plans, and proactively manage escalation of issues to appropriate stakeholders.
• Support regular internal program reviews in Hanover, MD.
• Have the authority to make decisions and commitments on behalf of the Contractor's organization in response to Government issues or concerns.
• Maintain readiness to address Government questions, concerns, and comments promptly.
• Develop strong relationships with customers to understand their needs, anticipate obstacles to success, and advocate internally on their behalf.
• Proactively identify and communicate potential contractual or programmatic issues to all stakeholders.
• Work with recruiters and program personnel for requisitions development, management, interview coordination, and skills verification.
• Manage relations with sub-contractors.
• Provide weekly and monthly metrics for reporting to senior management and customers.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with partners, vendors, managers, and employees enabling enhanced communication around all staffing activities.
• Manage domestic and international travel and logistics support.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum ten years of relevant work experience.
• PMP/CAPM Certification or achieve within 3 years.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and manage complex projects effectively.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong skills in Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of EVMS, MS Project, Contract Comprehension, FAR/DFAR.
• Must have or be able to obtain a TS security clearance, be able to take/pass a polygraph, and be able to maintain both for the tenure of this position.
• Position tenure ship is dependent on completing the full security clearance process successfully within 1-2 years of accepting position.
• U.S. Citizenship

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors