Managing Deputy Program Manager

Magellan Health

. Serve as deputy to a program manager for contract delivery .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,715 - $113,145 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management within military and government environments, including operational planning, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation. Proficient in delivering presentations and managing project documentation while ensuring compliance with DoD standards.

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Project ManagementDoD ExperienceMicrosoft Office ProficiencySupervisory ExperienceStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningRisk MitigationData AnalysisQuality AssuranceContract Management

Soft Skills

Influencing OthersOrganizational SkillsCritical ThinkingCustomer ServiceCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Government ContractMilitary EnvironmentVA Health-Related SettingProject DocumentationProcess Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as deputy to a program manager for contract delivery
Supervise employees in the project management office and/or regional, installation-level, or field personnel
Support operational project planning and implementation for a defined government contract
Establish deadlines, assign resources and responsibilities, and monitor project progress
Prepare project status reports, dashboards, presentations, and high-level reports for senior, corporate, and government leadership
Provide operational support for reporting, tasker completion, presentations, contract management, communications, and scheduling
Meet with process owners and stakeholders to identify project goals, objectives, success factors, and success measures
Create, execute, and revise project work plans
Manage day-to-day project operations and scope, including meeting facilitation and documentation
Review team deliverables and prepare for project reviews and quality assurance procedures
Analyze program data and metrics
Identify and mitigate project risks and escalate at-risk items
Maintain complete, current, and appropriately stored project documentation
Keep project teams informed of organizational and corporate changes affecting project scope
Provide regular stakeholder status reporting and escalate issues requiring resolution
Deliver engaging, informative, and well-organized presentations
Conduct lessons learned and improve processes
Contribute to and maintain project management policies, guidelines, and best practices
Assist with resource management and project financial materials
Participate in strategy and growth activities, including solution development, proposals, staffing estimates, and new business opportunities
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of military service, or a combination of education and work experience
Experience overseeing and managing projects in military/government environments
Experience in functional support roles and collaborative interactions with military/government personnel
At least 1 year of experience working in a DoD or VA health-related setting
Ability to influence and motivate others to collaborate
Superior writing, editing, analytical, and proofreading skills
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs
Ability to work at all levels within an organization, including Magellan, DoD, and military stakeholders
Ability to prioritize and organize multiple projects
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining critical and strategic thinking and consultation skills
Ability to present information and materials professionally on behalf of the U.S. government
Must be eligible for DoD security clearance and clearance for access to DoD systems if contractually required
Must be a U.S. citizen
High level of customer service
Prior supervisory experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term incentives may be available
Comprehensive benefits package
Health benefits
Life benefits
Voluntary benefits
Benefits and perks supporting physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing
Tobacco-free workplace
Equal Opportunity Employer