Deputy Project Manager

About this role

The Deputy Project Manager supports the Sr. Program Director in ensuring projects are planned, executed, and delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. To perform this job successfully, the individual must competently manage day‑to‑day project activities, coordinate cross‑functional teams, assess risks, prepare reports, maintain documentation, and represent the Project Manager when delegated. Strong communication, analytical ability, attention to detail, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities are essential.

This position typically works under general supervision and direction. Incumbents of this position regularly exercise discretionary and substantial decision-making authority. Candidates *MUST* be located in the Atlanta, GA metroplex.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• **Project Planning and Coordination**

- - Assist in developing project plans, timelines, work breakdown structures, and resource allocations
- Coordinate tasks and deliverables across teams to ensure smooth workflow
- Facilitate project meetings, document outcomes, and follow up on action items

• **Project Execution and Monitoring**

- - Track project progress against schedule, scope, and budget
- Prepare status reports and dashboards for leadership and stakeholders
- Maintain project documentation, logs, and performance metrics

• **Risk & Issue Management**

- - Identify project risks and issues, maintain risk registers, and propose mitigation strategies
- Escalate critical blockers and provide recommendations for resolution
- Monitor change requests and ensure proper impact assessments

• **Stakeholder & Team Management**

- - Serve as a key point of contact for project stakeholders and team members
- Support communication plans, updates, and distribution of project materials
- Ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities, and expectations

• **Quality Assurance**

• - Ensure project deliverab...