Project Manager (Software Development)

CSRA State and Local Solutions LLC; Town of Colonie (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager (Software Development) to oversee complex software programs and drive cross-functional teams to deliver on-time, within budget, and with high quality.

The role emphasizes managing scope, risk, and stakeholder communication in a healthcare-related NYS project. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years IT experience, including 3+ years in software implementation projects.

Qualifications

• Five+ years IT experience.
• Minimum of 3+ years managing software implementation projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and execute software development project plans and schedules.
• Manage scope, status reviews, and risk management to meet deadlines and budget.
• Provide direction to drive efficient project execution and on-time delivery.
• Communicate progress to stakeholders and escalate issues as needed.
• Monitor progress with emphasis on problem solving and budget control.
• Utilize PM tools and processes to keep budget and timeline on track.

Skills

MS Project proficiency

Written communications

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

CAPM Certification

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

• 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

• 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.

The likely salary range for this position is $85,000 - $115,000. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options: Hybrid Work Location: USA NY Albany

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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Opportunity

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.