Technical Deputy Program Manager

Who We Are

Lawelawe is a Native Hawaiian Owned Small Disadvantaged Business that provides professional and mission-support services to federal Government customers. We are committed to delivering dependable solutions, supporting our employees, and advancing our mission to uplift economically disadvantaged Native Hawaiian families and preserve Native Hawaiian heritage.

You Are

An experienced technical leader who can manage software development, guide teams, and keep daily program operations moving forward. You bring sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to translate complex requirements into clear priorities and achievable results. You are comfortable representing Lawelawe with Government customers, corporate leadership, and subcontractors while providing direction and accountability to assigned employees.

How You Will Make an Impact

As the Technical Deputy Program Manager, serving as the Program Manager’s principal deputy and Lawelawe’s senior representative on the contract. Reporting to and supporting the Program Manager, you will guide technical resources, oversee software development from initial design through release, and coordinate Lawelawe personnel and subcontractor support. During planned or unplanned Program Manager absences, you will assume delegated authority for daily program operations to maintain continuity, customer support, and timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager in directing daily contract operations, coordinating resources, and meeting program objectives.
• Serve as acting Program Manager during planned or unplanned absences, exercising delegated authority to maintain operations, customer support, and required deliverables.
• Serve as the senior representative and the primary link between Lawelawe corporate leadership and the program team.
• Represent Lawelawe; coordinate subcontractor activities, monitor assigned performance, and resolve or escalate staffing and execution issues through established contract channels.
• Supervise assigned Lawelawe and Program Management Office (PMO) employees, including workload assignments, performance reviews, coaching, and employee development.
• Coordinate hiring activities with Talent Acquisition and address employee relations and corrective actions in coordination with HR.
• Guide daily execution across software engineering, development operations, cybersecurity, systems integration, and other applicable technical workstreams.
• Translate contractual requirements and agency objectives into technical priorities, requirements, specifications, and executable workflows.
• Manage software development projects from design through completion, including analysis, design, development of enhancements and new modules, testing, evaluation, and release.
• Partner with the Program Manager and Product Owners to define product strategy, forecast development needs, and plan and execute the product roadmap.
• Research product development options and recommend technical approaches and product direction.
• Facilitate Agile/Scrum ceremonies and technical governance reviews, providing teams with clear direction, resources, and realistic schedule and cost estimates.
• Coordinate deployment of functional improvements within approved release schedules and promote continuous technical improvement.
• Partner with the Program Manager to manage scope, schedule, resources, and cost baselines and track performance against contract requirements.
• Identify program risks, operational bottlenecks, and engineering issues; implement corrective actions and escalate matters requiring additional authority.
• Work with the Program Director, Program Manager, customer, technical leads, and program staff to meet staffing and performance needs.
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders, corporate leadership, subcontractors, and program teams to align priorities and resolve technical and operational issues.
• Prepare program reports, deliverables, executive briefings, and written updates that clearly communicate technical metrics, progress, risks, and decisions needed.

The Team

Our team brings together program management and technical professionals who work collaboratively to support customer priorities. You will partner with program leadership, development teams, corporate support functions, and subcontractors to deliver reliable solutions and maintain consistent program performance.

Here's What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• At least seven (7) years of experience in software product design, development, release, and delivery, including at least five (5) years of management or leadership experience within a software development organization and at least two (2) years managing a Scrum team.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a program’s second in charge and assume daily program leadership during the Program Manager’s absence.
• Ability to serve as senior contract representative, lead assigned employees, coordinate subcontractor support, and communicate with Government and corporate leadership.
• Experience with risk management, issue resolution, and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of system architectures, networks, and operations.
• United States citizenship and ability to provide proof of citizenship.
• Ability to successfully complete required background screening and satisfy applicable Government suitability requirements to obtain a Public Trust.

Additional Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and provide strategic direction.
• Ability to anticipate and respond proactively to technical and operational challenges.
• Experience applying Agile principles and Scrum methodology across development teams.
• Commitment to…