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Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe.

You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including Software and Red Hat.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

Your role and responsibilities

The Deputy Acquisition Project Manager supports the successful execution of a multi-billion dollar federal acquisition program by leading strategic planning, performance tracking, and stakeholder engagement. This individual plays a key role in ensuring contractual and technological integration strategies are aligned with program goals and delivered effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure program success and identify areas for improvement

* Oversee the creation and execution of the Contract and Acquisition Management strategy, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, budget constraints, and quality standards

* Develop and implement a technology integration strategy to enhance program efficiency, reduce costs, and improve performance

* Facilitate stakeholder engagement by collaborating with federal sponsors, end-users, and other key stakeholders to ensure their needs are met throughout the program lifecycle

* Resolve issues and maintain clear communication across teams to ensure alignment and responsiveness to stakeholder concerns

* Ensure all acquisition activities are conducted in accordance with federal regulations and industry best practices

Required technical and professional expertise

* A minimum of 15 years of experience in acquisition management, contract strategy, and stakeholder engagement

* Demonstrated success leading complex federal acquisition programs and implementing contract management strategies

* Experience in procurement analysis, budget and financial oversight, and risk management within public-sector environments

* Strong communication skills with a track record of supporting client-facing engagements and presenting complex information clearly

* Proven ability to collaborate across interdisciplinary teams and drive strategic decision-making

Required Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal security clearance with the U.S. government

Preferred technical and professional experience

* Experience with federal acquisition systems such as PRISM, SAM.gov, or FPDS-NG

* Familiarity with technology integration strategies in large-scale federal programs

* Ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex acquisition planning and execution phases

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.