Azure Project Manager, DC Metro Area- Secret Required

GD Information Technology • Fairview Park, OH

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a dedicated Technical Azure Project Manager to lead key legacy application migrations initiatives across our various large IT programs. This role will focus on driving application migrations to Azure cloud services using best practices, management of project team, developing deliverables and independently working closely with government senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Proven experience as a project manager, specifically managing IT modernization programs and projects.
• Experience with managing and delivery of programs within Azure environment
• Strong understanding of modernization best practices, including cloud computing, microservices architecture, DevOps, and Agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in project management tools like MS Project, Gitlab, or similar.
• Knowledge of Cyber Security Assessment process to obtain Authority to Operate (ATO)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in IT modernization

Nice To Haves

• Azure and Technical Certification is preferred
• PMP Certification is preferred
• Agile Certification is preferred
• Experience working with large-scale enterprise IT environments.
• Previous technical development experience would be a bonus
• Prior experience in government or defense sectors is a plus.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices in IT modernization.
• Demonstrated success in managing vendor relationships and third-party integrations.
• Experience with automation tools and frameworks.
• Understanding of AI/ML technologies and their applications in modernization projects.
• Any experience in Spectrum Management

Responsibilities

• Oversee the assessment and analysis of current complex legacy IT environments to identify application migration opportunities using latest Microsoft Azure cloud services
• Implement best practices for application migration and modernization, including cloud migration in Azure IL2, IL4, IL5 and IL6 environments, legacy system re-engineering, cyber security and infrastructure management.
• Manage a highly technical program using combination of Microsoft Project, GitLab Project Management and various deliverable trackers to meet contractual requirements
• Ability to identify project deficiencies, risks and challenges early and be able to develop and communicate mitigation strategies
• Independently lead development of contractual reporting, inputting right level of technical updates and deliverables to the government
• Ability to present technical updates with confidence along with regular status reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Support technical scrum teams with delivering Agile Ceremonies and Sprint Review Out briefs
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather requirements and define project scope.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations throughout the modernization process.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by incorporating feedback and lessons learned into future projects.
• Manage cross-functional project teams, providing direction and support to achieve project goals.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, understand program financial budgeting, and implement mitigation strategies
• Facilitate change management processes to ensure smooth transitions to new systems and technologies.
• Create and manage job requisitions, coordinate interviews with internal recruitment team and conduct interviews

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level