The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector has an opening for a Deputy Program Manager (DPM) supporting the Army Global Unified Network (AGUN) program. This position can be based in the National Capital Region or other approved locations supporting program execution.
AGUN is a large-scale Army enterprise network modernization effort spanning 150+ installations and supporting over 1.5M users. The program is transitioning the Army to a resilient, software-defined, Zero Trust-enabled network architecture capable of operating in contested environments.
The Deputy Program Manager serves as the execution lead for day-to-day program operations, ensuring delivery across engineering, cybersecurity, logistics, and PMO functions. This role is responsible for driving execution discipline, enforcing schedule alignment, and maintaining operational tempo across all Technical Delivery Lines (TDLs).
The DPM is accountable for keeping the program moving at speed—aligning teams to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), resolving cross-functional friction, and ensuring performance against cost, schedule, and technical objectives. This role is critical to stabilizing current execution and enabling scalable delivery models in Option Year 2 and beyond.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day execution oversight across migrations, installations, remediation, and enterprise integration activities
Synchronize engineering, cybersecurity, logistics, and PMO functions to maintain schedule, cost, and performance alignment
Drive IMS discipline, milestone tracking, and schedule health; identify and correct right/left movement
Oversee EVM alignment and support program baseline stability
Lead resolution of cross-functional execution issues, removing blockers and enforcing accountability
Drive risk identification, root-cause analysis, and mitigation planning across all delivery lanes
Support preparation and delivery of IPRs, executive briefings, and Government reporting
Interface with Government COR/TPOC and stakeholders to ensure execution alignment and decision velocity
Support workforce planning and resource alignment across TDLs to meet execution demands
Assist in transitioning the program toward scalable, performance-based execution models (CPAF to FFP constructs)
Impact
Direct impact on program execution, schedule performance, and delivery outcomes. This role ensures alignment across multiple functional teams delivering mission-critical network modernization capabilities.
Operates in a highly complex, multi-stakeholder environment with interdependent technical and operational challenges. Requires rapid assessment, prioritization, and coordinated resolution across engineering, cyber, logistics, and program functions.
Regularly engages with senior Government and contractor leadership. Must clearly communicate execution status, risks, and required decisions, and influence alignment across diverse stakeholders.
Leads cross-functional execution across multiple teams. Supports workforce planning, performance management, and resource optimization to maintain operational tempo and delivery quality.
Basic Qualifications
15+ years of relevant experience within the Department of Defense
8-10+ years leading teams, programs, or large-scale projects
Experience managing large-scale DoD enterprise IT and/or network modernization programs
Proven experience working within Army and/or DISA network environments
Demonstrated experience with IMS-driven execution and Government reporting
Proven ability to lead in high-tempo, mission-critical operational environments
Strong experience coordinating across engineering, cybersecurity, logistics, and program teams
Active DoD Secret Clearance (or higher)
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a related field (technical or management preferred)
Experience supporting Army network modernization initiatives (e.g., transport, SD-WAN, Zero Trust, enterprise services)
Familiarity with CPAF and FFP contract structures and performance-based execution models
Background in network engineering, cybersecurity, or enterprise integration
Experience working with NETCOM, ARCYBER, DISA, or similar stakeholders
PMP certification or equivalent
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