Project/Implementation Manager

General Dynamics Information Technology; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Internal mobility support

Comprehensive benefits & 401K with a 0

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Project/Implementation Manager to lead mission-critical IT projects for intelligence customers. You will guide cross-functional teams through all project phases, from initiation to delivery, ensuring scope, cost, and schedule targets are met while maintaining high technical performance.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and at least five years of government/IT project management experience. Springfield, VA (preferred) or St.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• 5 years’ project management experience in a government/IT environment.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage full lifecycle of IT projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive technical, administrative, and operational leadership for mission critical IT projects.
• Drive execution across the full project lifecycle, including scope, cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Coordinate directly with client stakeholders to ensure mission success and customer satisfaction.
• Direct end-to-end lifecycle of complex IT projects and systems engineering tasks from initiation through delivery.
• Drive technical staff and multi-disciplinary service lanes to meet aggressive mission milestones.
• Mitigate risks, identify bottlenecks, and drive rapid solutions to avoid downtime.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Risk management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Job description

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Project/Implementation Manager with GDIT, where you will transform technology into opportunity for our intelligence customers. At GDIT, you will make meaningful contributions to challenging projects while leading teams and driving strategic initiatives. This role offers you the platform to grow a rewarding career while driving mission-critical solutions, managing key project responsibilities including procurement, milestones/timelines, leadership, and technical oversight in a dynamic, high-stakes environment.

At GDIT, people are our differentiators. As a Project/Implementation Manager you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared Project/Implementation Manager joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield, VA (preferred) or St. Louis, MO.

HOW A PROJECT/IMPLEMENTATION MANAGER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Provides comprehensive technical, administrative, and operational leadership for mission critical IT projects. Drives execution across the full project lifecycle, maintaining accountability for scope, cost, schedule, and technical performance. Orchestrates cross-functional engineering and operational teams in a matrixed environment, guiding the resolution of complex technical issues to accelerate project completion. Coordinates directly with client customers and client stakeholders to ensure seamless mission success and complete customer satisfaction. Manages or directs resources required to perform assigned project or task(s) – this is a project manager role where you will own and drive the execution of an assigned portfolio of IT projects.

• Direct the end-to-end lifecycle of complex IT projects and systems engineering tasks from initiation through delivery.
• Drive technical staff, including engineers, developers, operations teams and multi-disciplinary service lanes.
• Manage scope, schedule, milestone-based invoicing inputs, and resource allocation to meet aggressive mission milestones.
• Proactively mitigate risks, identify technical bottlenecks, and drive rapid solutions to ensure zero mission downtime.
• Serve as the primary liaison and trusted advisor to intelligence customer stakeholders.
• Host high-level technical exchange meetings (TEMs), participate in program management reviews, and customer briefings.
• Anticipate evolving customer requirements to help spearhead program growth.
• Mitigate risks and potential roadblocks to the project.
• Interact with vendors, other agencies, subcontractors, and other client staff on behalf of the client.
• Coordinate development of deliverables and products.
• Ensure quality assurance of project deliverables.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology.
• Participate in special projects as required.
• Review future project requirements and develop strategies for future work.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• 5 years’ project management experience in a government/IT environment

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.

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