Deputy Program Manager - U.S. Citizenship Required

Position Description:

CGI Federal is seeking an experienced Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to support a large-scale federal financial management modernization initiative. The DPM provides oversight of the Program Management Office (PMO) and serves as a senior leader supporting the Program Manager in delivering high-quality results, ensuring strong client engagement, driving operational excellence, and enabling overall mission success.

The ideal candidate brings robust PMO leadership, program delivery experience, knowledge of federal financial management systems, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in complex federal environments.

This position is located in our Fairfax, VA office; however a hybrid working model is acceptable. You will be required to be in our Fairfax, VA office a minimum of two days per week.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing and support financial reporting.

• Oversee resource onboarding and offboarding in alignment with PMO requirements.

• Lead development and management of program schedules across functional teams.

• Coordinate contract actions, subcontractor oversight, and vendor engagement.

• Review and validate billing inputs and supporting documentation.

• Drive consistency in processes, templates, documentation, and operational standards.

• Lead risk identification, prioritization, tracking, and mitigation activities.

• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely submission of all deliverables.

• Oversee execution across technical and functional workstreams to ensure alignment with program goals and client expectations.

• Track workstream progress, risks, dependencies, and performance metrics.

• Support quality assurance activities aligned with PMO expectations.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders.

• Support executive briefings, escalations, strategic planning, and stakeholder coordination.

• Maintain proactive communication across government partners, integration partners, and CGI teams.

• Support long-term roadmap development, release planning, and program governance.

• Contribute to continuous process and governance improvements.

• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams while promoting collaboration, accountability, and excellence.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DHS/CISA EOD/Public Trust clearance.

• 12+ years of experience in program/project management supporting federal IT, business transformation, or financial management modernization efforts. 1

• Experience overseeing PMO operations and leading multidisciplinary teams.

• Demonstrated success in: Program scheduling and governance; Risk and issue management; Subcontractor/vendor oversight; Financial and billing management; and Deliverable and documentation quality

• Experience implementing or supporting federal financial management systems (ERP, modernization, enterprise-scale programs).

• Strong executive communication skills and ability to work directly with senior government leadership.

• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, multi-contractor environment.

Desired qualifications:

• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Momentum, or similar financial management platforms.

• Experience in hybrid-agile federal environments (e.g., DHS SELC).

• Certifications such as PMP, Agile/Scrum, or related credentials.

• Experience with program performance frameworks.

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $127,500.00 $245,500.00.

CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive insurance options

• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan

• Paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick time

• Paid parental leave

• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

• Wellness and well-being programs

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Skills:

• Communication

• Issue Management

• Program Management

• Risk management

• Governance

• PMI Project Management Prof

What you can expect from us:

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