Program Manager Senior

GD Information Technology•Bethesda, MD

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Oversee complex programs that drive impactful mission outcomes for our customers as a Program Sr Manager. Here, you’ll see the bigger picture on mission initiatives and see where your program management career can go at GDIT. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Program Sr Manager, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the customer. This program delivers critical hosting and storage solutions for NIH, HHS, and the VA, offering both secure public and private cloud options. The program provides architectural consulting, systems integration, and IT service management, with a strong focus on maintaining operational continuity and ensuring disaster recovery, aligned with federal cybersecurity requirements and strategic priorities. The Program Manager will serve as the primary interface with the Government (COR/CO) and will provide overall leadership, management, and accountability for execution of the program task order. Bring your program management expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT.

Requirements

Master's degree or higher in a technical or IT related field
Active PMP or equivalent certification; Agile certification (e.g., Scrum Master); ITIL v3 or v4 certification above Foundation level
10+ years of senior-level Federal IT program management experience within the past twenty (20) years supporting programs of similar scope and complexity
The ability to obtain a Public Trust
Demonstrated success leading Agile teams in regulated federal environments with strong executive communication skills
Proven experience managing complex, multi-vendor programs and operating within interagency ecosystems
Experience managing performance-based contracts

Nice To Haves

Agile Methodology
Cloud Infrastructure
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
IT Program Management
Storage Infrastructure

Responsibilities

Serve as the single point of accountability and primary Government liaison, leading all contract-related activities
Direct and oversee execution of the BPA Call Order across all Task Areas, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, performance, and SLA requirements.
Manage all program reporting and deliverables, including PMP, status reports, and governance artifacts
Lead integrated program management functions, including risk management, financial oversight, resource allocation, and subcontractor coordination
Spearhead planning, execution, and modernization of secure IT systems across hybrid/cloud environments
Lead Agile delivery while ensuring compliance with federal requirements (e.g., FISMA, RMF) and NIH/CIT policies
Establish and maintain governance cadence (Program Management Reviews, Technical Status Meetings, status meetings) and provide executive-level briefings
Oversee workforce management, ensuring qualified staffing, performance, and continuity
Manage transition activities (transition-in/out) and ensure uninterrupted service delivery

Benefits

Full benefits
wellness programs
401K matching
competitive salary
paid time off
variety of medical plan options
Health Savings Accounts
dental plan options
a vision plan
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
full flex work weeks where possible
a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
short and long-term disability benefits
life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance