Deputy Project Manager
Inadev · Reston, Virginia, United States · $150K–$170K/yr
IT Services and IT Consulting · 501-1,000 employees
About the role
The Deputy Project Manager supports the Project Manager in managing workstreams, including budget, schedule, and staffing oversight. They coordinate Agile teams, mitigate project risks, and ensure deliverables meet federal quality and security standards.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 5 years of IT project management experience and an active PMP certification. The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. government clearance.
Full description
Description
Position Summary:
The Deputy Project Manager supports the Project Manager in delivering program workstreams and steps in with full authority when needed. You will help manage schedule, budget, staffing, and risk for the workstream, coordinate Agile teams, and report delivery performance to program leadership and client stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support and deputize for the Project Manager across assigned workstreams
- Help plan and manage scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and deliverables
- Coordinate multiple Agile teams and support sprint/PI alignment and release planning
- Track and mitigate project risks, issues, and cross-team dependencies
- Produce status reports, metrics, and forecasts, leveraging AI-assisted reporting
- Support onboarding, badging, and resource assignments for workstream staff
- Ensure deliverables meet federal quality, security, and compliance standards
- Support UAT, release readiness, and deliverable acceptance with client counterparts
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Inadev Corporation does not discriminate against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, or national origin
INTEGRITY AND COMPLIANCE NOTICE:
All information provided by applicants must be complete, truthful, and accurate. Any intentional misrepresentation of skills, experience, credentials, or identity may result in removal from consideration for this and future employment opportunities.
For positions supporting U.S. federal government contracts, applicants may be subject to background investigations and employment eligibility verification in accordance with federal regulations. Providing false information during this process may be subject to review and action as required under applicable federal laws and security regulations.
Inadev is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a federal contractor committed to compliance with all applicable EEO, OFCCP, and federal hiring standards.
Requirements
Non-Technical Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be willing to work a HYRBID Schedule (3-4 Days) in Reston, VA & client locations in the Washington D.C. area as required.
- Ability to pass a 7-year background check and obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Clearance
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Must be able to prioritize and self-start.
- Must be adaptable/flexible as priorities shift.
- Must be enthusiastic and have passion for learning and constant improvement.
- Must be open to collaboration, feedback and client asks.
- Must enjoy working with a vibrant team of outgoing personalities.
Required Qualifications:
- Active PMP certification
- 5+ years of IT project management experience, including Agile delivery
- Experience supporting or deputizing for a Project Manager
- Strong communication skills with federal stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
- PMI-ACP or SAFe certification
- Federal IT modernization or financial-regulatory experience
- Familiarity with AI-assisted PM tooling
