Project Manager (Software Development)

General Dynamics Information Technology; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Software Development Project Manager to oversee complex programs and deliver mission-critical software initiatives for the NYSoH Health Benefit Exchange.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage scope, risks, budgets, and schedules, and report progress to stakeholders. A Bachelor's degree and CAPM certification are required, with 5+ years IT and 3+ years in software implementation projects.

Qualifications

• Five+ years IT experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of software implementation projects.
• At least three years in project management frameworks and SDLC.
• Healthcare experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and execute software development project plans and schedules.
• Manage scope, track status, and address risks to ensure quality and client satisfaction.
• Drive on-time delivery within budget through efficient execution.
• Communicate progress to stakeholders and escalate issues when needed.
• Monitor progress and solve problems as they arise.
• Use PM tools and processes to maintain budget and timeline.

Skills

MS Project

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Project Manager (Software Development)

Oversee complex programs that drive impactful mission outcomes for our customers as a Software Development Project Manager. Here, you’ll see the bigger picture on mission initiatives and where your program management career can go at GDIT.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT The work you’ll do will be impactful to the mission of our NYS customer. You will play a crucial role as you join our team in partnership with New York State of Health (NYSoH) to provide comprehensive health coverage to more than 7.0 million New Yorkers through its Health Benefit Exchange (HBE)

• Develop, manage, and execute software development project plans, drive cross-functional team deliverables and schedules, and see projects through to completion and ensure that deadlines and requirements are met.
• Manage scope, review project status, and understand how to assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Identify and manage risks.
• Provide definitive direction to drive efficiency in project execution and accuracy ensuring on-time delivery, and within budget.
• Manage communication of progress to internal and external stakeholders and elevate issues as necessary.
• Actively monitor project progress with an emphasis on problem solving.
• Use project management tools and processes to keep the budget and timeline on track

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Bring your program management expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience:

• Five + years or more of IT experience
• Must have a minimum of 3+ years of overall experience with software implementation projects, which included development and delivery to customers
• At least three (3) years of experience project management frameworks and best practices and the systems and software development life cycle, including scope, schedule, and risk identification and management.
• Healthcare experience is a plus.

Skills:

• MS Project proficiency
• Good written, verbal and presentation skills

Certification

Minimum of a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

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
• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.