Senior Program Manager

General Dynamics Information Technology; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits and wellness

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) in the Washington, DC area seeks a Senior Enterprise IT Program Manager to oversee large, multi-discipline programs and ensure delivery across cost, schedule, and technical performance. The role requires U.S.

citizenship and readiness to support after-hours activities as needed. You will direct all phases of programs, coordinate customer engagements, manage budgets, and lead cross-functional teams to achieve contractual milestones and performance

Qualifications

• Ten years of Enterprise IT InfrastructureProgram Management, leading a large team of 250+ individuals.
• BA/BS in Computer Science or related field. An MBA or MS in Computer Science or Engineering preferred
• Experience managing Data Centers with 2000+ Servers, 5,000+ network devices, and 20+ PB of storage
• Experience supporting Azure Cloud, Big Data, and Managed Services
• PMP Certification
• ITILv4 Practitioner
• Certifications in CISSP, AWS/Azure is a plus

Responsibilities

• Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion.
• Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs.
• Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.
• Responsible to meet required contractual performance metrics such as SLAs, KPIs, OPI etc.
• Responsible to meet program financial metrics.
• Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.
• Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.
• Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer.
• Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.
• Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical and administrative areas.
• Function as the senior business leader on the program determining our customers’ needs and priorities, coordinating technical solutions responses to those needs, helping to shape customer acquisitions, and positioning GDIT to delivery best in class services
• Conducts planning and provides recommendations to client on task workload
• Manages risk tracking process
• Attends customer meetings and serve as client liaison
• Interacts with vendors, other agencies, and client staff and stakeholders
• Coordinates development of and timely delivery of contractual deliverables

Skills

Enterprise IT Program Management

Program leadership (250+ team)

Data Center Management

Azure Cloud

Big Data

Managed Services

PMP Certification

ITILv4 Practitioner

CISSP/AWS/Azure certifications

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science or related field, MBA/MS preferred

Tools

Azure Cloud

Job description

GDIT supports operational security, client support/help desk, data center operations, asset management, and systems engineering services for a federal client in Washington D.C. area. This resource will be responsible for overseeing and managing operational, financial, and all contractual delivery aspects of projects.

U.S. Citizenship and a background investigation are required; you must have a current clean financial background. The role requires flexibility to support issues or planned activities after hours, weekends and holidays as needed. Successful candidate must possess and be able to demonstrate technical skills and engineering attitude for success, dedication and commitment.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Task and responsibilities in this role include, but are not limited to the following:

• Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion.
• Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs.
• Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.
• Responsible to meet required contractual performance metrics such as SLAs, KPIs, OPI etc.
• Responsible to meet program financial metrics.
• Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.
• Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer.
• Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.
• Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical and administrative areas.
• Function as the senior business leader on the program determining our customers’ needs and priorities, coordinating technical solutions responses to those needs, helping to shape customer acquisitions, and positioning GDIT to delivery best in class services
• Conducts planning and provides recommendations to client on task workload
• Manages risk tracking process
• Attends customer meetings and serve as client liaison
• Interacts with vendors, other agencies, and client staff and stakeholders
• Coordinates development of and timely delivery of contractual deliverables

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ten years of Enterprise IT InfrastructureProgram Management, leading a large team of 250+ individuals
• BA/BS in Computer Science or related field. An MBA or MS in Computer Science or Engineering preferred
• Experience managing Data Centers with 2000+ Servers, 5,000+ network devices, and 20+ PB of storage
• Experience supporting Azure Cloud, Big Data, and Managed Services
• PMP Certification
• ITILv4 Practitioner
• Certifications in CISSP, AWS/Azure is a plus

Clearance: Candidates must be eligible to obtain a federal security clearance

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
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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 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.