Executive PMO Lead: IT Modernization & Delivery

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 145,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) match

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking an Execution PMO Lead to direct the project management organization responsible for enterprise IT modernization and integration initiatives in Washington DC on-site. You will provide leadership, structure, and disciplined execution across active projects and develop a high-performing PMO team.

The role emphasizes PMO governance, adherence to delivery frameworks, and coordination with executive stakeholders to ensure timely, quality

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project or program management experience, including IT modernization or integration initiatives.
• Proven 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.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project management

PMO governance

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

IT modernization

Change management

Risk management

Communication

Team building

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, IT, engineering, or related field

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking an Execution PMO Lead to direct the project management organization responsible for enterprise IT modernization and integration initiatives in Washington DC on-site. You will provide leadership, structure, and disciplined execution across active projects and develop a high-performing PMO team.

The role emphasizes PMO governance, adherence to delivery frameworks, and coordination with executive stakeholders to ensure timely, quality