Senior IT Program Manager – Mission-Critical Systems

GCI Incorporated; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GCI Incorporated in Chantilly, VA, is seeking a Program Manager to lead customer-focused IT projects. You will coordinate with project managers and engineering, infrastructure, and operations teams to assess requirements, allocate resources, and deliver contractual IT solutions across the full systems lifecycle.

You will drive program plans, manage costs and schedules, and communicate status to senior leadership while mentoring team members and promoting a collaborative, results-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent; or six years of IT development project experience.
• At least five years as a program manager on complex IT development projects.
• Experience managing dispersed personnel and complex data processing programs.
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and budget against mission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary decision authority for all program-related matters and oversee program execution.
• Develop, implement, and monitor program plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Ensure timely delivery of contract deliverables and adherence to mission requirements.
• Communicate program status and risks to stakeholders at all levels.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance feedback to team members.
• Foster collaboration and resolve conflicts across teams.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Risk management

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science / IT or equivalent

Tools

Visio

Jira

Job description

GCI Incorporated in Chantilly, VA, is seeking a Program Manager to lead customer-focused IT projects. You will coordinate with project managers and engineering, infrastructure, and operations teams to assess requirements, allocate resources, and deliver contractual IT solutions across the full systems lifecycle.

You will drive program plans, manage costs and schedules, and communicate status to senior leadership while mentoring team members and promoting a collaborative, results-driven culture.