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Contractor personnel will help strengthen daily operations, support informed leadership decisions, and advance initiatives that improve service delivery and organizational performance.\nPosition Description\nZemiTek seeks an experienced Deputy Program Manager (DPSM) to provide day-to-day leadership and operational oversight for contractor personnel supporting CA/PPT headquarters. Working closely with the Program Manager, the DPSM will translate program priorities into coordinated execution, align staff and resources with requirements, and maintain consistent, high-quality service delivery.\nThe DPSM will serve as the Program Manager’s principal backup and assume program management responsibilities during the Program Manager’s absence. This role connects program leadership with daily team operations, promoting clear expectations, responsive problem resolution, and accountability across assigned functions. 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