Program Manager

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 157,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid time off

Flexible work weeks

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Program Manager to lead IT services delivery across multiple sites nationwide. The role focuses on modernization, cloud initiatives, and strengthening the customer mission through proactive engagement and strategic leadership.

Responsibilities include guiding enterprise IT operations, building senior-level client relationships, and delivering high-quality contractual outcomes across IT disciplines.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 10+ years leading enterprise IT operations or multi-functional technical teams.
• Experience engaging senior customers and delivering strategic, mission-focused support.
• Proven ability to drive modernization, cloud initiatives, and process improvement.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing teams across multiple locations.
• On-site in Washington, DC; TS/Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide thought leadership and strategic guidance to advance the customer mission with modernization and cloud adoption.
• Establish and implement objectives supporting enterprise IT operations per customer goals and contractual requirements.
• Build and maintain senior-level customer relationships; serve as primary contact for all program activities.
• Manage and develop personnel while ensuring high-quality, timely delivery of contractual requirements across multiple IT disciplines.
• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of enterprise IT services, including network, systems, help desk, and project management.
• Oversee projects across geographically dispersed teams aligning with mission needs and standards.
• Drive performance management, quality control, and continuous service improvement.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiency, modernization, and improved IT metrics and reporting.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear communication for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Formulate and enforce work standards, assign schedules, resolve discrepancies, and align resources with policies and goals.
• Provide technical insight and problem resolution support to teams across all locations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Cloud modernization

Stakeholder engagement

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Job Description: Program Manager is a strategic and customer‑focused leader responsible for delivering IT services across multiple sites nationwide. This position requires a forward‑thinking professional who brings thought leadership, drives modernization, including cloud‑focused initiatives, and strengthens the customer mission through proactive engagement and partnership.

Responsibilities

• Provide thought leadership and strategic guidance to advance the customer mission, with a strong focus on modernization, cloud adoption, and continuous improvement.

• Establish and implement objectives supporting enterprise IT operations in accordance with customer goals, contractual requirements, and company policies.

• Build and maintain strong senior‑level customer relationships; serve as the primary point of contact for all program activities.

• Manage and develop personnel while ensuring high‑quality, timely delivery of all contractual requirements across multiple IT disciplines.

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of enterprise IT services, including network, systems, help desk, end‑user support, and project management.

• Oversee multiple projects across geographically dispersed teams, ensuring alignment with mission needs and operational standards.

• Drive performance management, quality control, and continuous service improvement.

• Identify opportunities for operational efficiency, modernization, and improved IT metrics and reporting.

• Translate complex technical concepts into clear communication for technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• Formulate and enforce work standards, assign schedules, resolve discrepancies, and maintain alignment with organizational procedures and goals. Operate within client guidance, contractual limits, and company policies while ensuring resources—staffing, tools, and facilities—are properly aligned for success.

• Provide technical insight and problem resolution support to teams across all locations.

Requirements

• US Citizen

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

• Minimum of 10 years of experience leading enterprise IT operations or multi‑functional technical teams

• Demonstrated experience engaging senior customers and delivering strategic, mission‑focused support

• Proven ability to drive modernization, cloud initiatives, and process improvement

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Experience managing teams across multiple locations preferred

• Full‑time on‑site in Washington, DC

• TS/Q clearance

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.

The likely salary range for this position is $157,250 - $212,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Total Rewards at GDIT

• Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long‑term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
• We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission‑ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans