Defense Software PM & Engagement Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Falls Church (VA); Hybrid; USD 196,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-flex schedule

401K with match

Health & wellness

Career mobility

Education & certifications

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Software Project Manager and Engagement Lead to direct high-impact software modernization efforts within the Defense Division.

You will guide program delivery, incubate new software products, and drive AI/ML, MBSE, and DevSecOps initiatives across the portfolio. You will align executive expectations with Agile execution, manage roadmaps and budgets, and coordinate multi-team efforts to deliver mission-critical software with rigor and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in CS/SE/related field or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of progressive technical and leadership experience.
• 15+ years leading software delivery for mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic Defense mission software engagements; own executive briefings/updates, out-briefs, and fact-based decision narratives.
• Align stakeholders on outcomes, risks, and resourcing; maintain transparent status.
• Set and control baselines—scope, cost, and project plans; bring programmatic rigor to software delivery.
• Orchestrate cross-functional team Agile delivery; maintain roadmaps, backlogs, release plans, and acceptance criteria.
• Embed and run governance (risk reviews, ARB/CCB); plan for ATO/IATT within Agile cadence; capture lessons to mature offerings.
• Lead the stand-up of Software Factory toolchains; integrate MBSE and govern AI/ML lifecycle with risk controls.

Skills

Agile Delivery

Agile Methodology

Product Management

Project Planning

Software Projects

Education

Bachelor’s in CS/Software Eng/Systems Eng or related

Tools

Jira

GitLab

Azure DevOps

ServiceNow

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Software Project Manager and Engagement Lead to direct high-impact software modernization efforts within the Defense Division.

You will guide program delivery, incubate new software products, and drive AI/ML, MBSE, and DevSecOps initiatives across the portfolio. You will align executive expectations with Agile execution, manage roadmaps and budgets, and coordinate multi-team efforts to deliver mission-critical software with rigor and