Execution PMO Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401K with company match

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks an Execution PMO Lead to direct the project management organization responsible for IT modernization and enterprise integration initiatives. You will provide leadership, structure, and disciplined execution across active projects, driving PMO governance and standardized delivery.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in project or program management, experience leading PMO functions, and a proven ability to enforce PMO standards and processes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading PMO functions and project managers.
• Knowledge of enterprise IT delivery, systems integration, cloud modernization.
• PMO standards, processes, and governance experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PMO execution function overseeing project managers delivering IT modernization and integration initiatives.
• Establish and refine PMO process standards, delivery frameworks, templates, and governance.
• Oversee project performance against SLAs, metrics, and contractual commitments.
• Direct change management across modernization projects and ensure quality control.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and leadership for integrated delivery and production transition.
• Coach and mentor project managers to build a high-performing PMO team.
• Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and resource constraints across multiple projects.
• Ensure timely project documentation, reporting, dashboards, and communications to stakeholders.
• Drive continual service improvement across delivery processes and tools.
• Collaborate with customer leadership to align goals with mission requirements.
• Support forecasting, resource planning, workload management, and staffing for PMO projects.
• Maintain oversight of budgets, scope management, and change control.

Skills

PMO leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/IT/engineering

Job description

The Execution PMO Lead directs the project management organization responsible for the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of enterprise IT modernization and integration initiatives. This role provides leadership, operational structure, and disciplined execution across all active projects. The ideal leader brings deep experience in IT modernization, project delivery, integration activities, and PMO governance. This role manages and develops a team of project managers, drives adherence to project delivery frameworks, and establishes the process standards needed to ensure consistent, predictable performance across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PMO execution function overseeing project managers delivering IT modernization, system integration, and enterprise-wide technology initiatives.
• Establish, implement, and continuously refine PMO process standards, delivery frameworks, templates, and governance protocols to ensure consistency and efficiency across all projects.
• Oversee project performance against SLAs, performance metrics, and contractual commitments; drive accountability and proactive issue resolution.
• Direct change management processes across modernization and integration projects, ensuring clear communication, quality control, and alignment with customer expectations.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and enterprise leadership to ensure integrated delivery and smooth transition of technologies into production environments.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and operational guidance to project managers; build a high-performing, customer-focused PMO team.
• Identify and manage project risks, dependencies, and resource constraints across multiple simultaneous efforts.
• Ensure accurate and timely project documentation, reporting, dashboards, and communications to customer and executive stakeholders.
• Drive continual service improvement across delivery processes, workflows, tools, and methodologies.
• Collaborate with customer leadership to ensure project goals, timelines, and outcomes align with mission requirements.
• Support forecasting, resource planning, workload management, and staffing needs for all PMO-managed projects.
• Maintain oversight of project budgets, schedules, scope management, and change control.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active Q or TS level clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of project or program management experience, including IT modernization or integration initiatives
• Demonstrated success leading project managers and PMO functions
• Experience designing, implementing, and enforcing PMO standards and processes
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT delivery, systems integration, cloud modernization, and operational change management
• Experience managing SLAs and mission-critical performance commitments
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your initiative and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Business Process Manager must have:

• Education: Bachelors degree in a related field
• Experience: 10+ years experience
• Security clearance level: Q or TS
• US citizenship required
• : On site full time in Washington DC

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.