Project Manager (Software Development)

General Dynamics Information Technology • Albany, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a Software Development Project Manager to oversee complex programs and support mission outcomes for its New York State customer. The role supports New York State of Health (NYSoH) and its Health Benefit Exchange, which provides comprehensive health coverage to more than 7 million New Yorkers. The Project Manager develops and executes software development plans, coordinates cross-functional teams, and ensures projects meet their requirements, deadlines, budgets, and quality goals. The role also manages scope, risks, project communications, and issue resolution while monitoring progress and using project management tools and processes to keep delivery on track. The position is hybrid in Albany, New York, with 40 scheduled hours per week and less than 10% travel required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five or more years of IT experience.
• At least three years of overall experience with software implementation projects, including development and delivery to customers.
• At least three years of experience with project management frameworks and best practices and the systems and software development life cycle, including scope, schedule, and risk identification and management.
• Proficiency with MS Project.
• Good written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Minimum of a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and execute software development project plans.
• Drive cross-functional team deliverables and schedules, and guide projects through completion while ensuring deadlines and requirements are met.
• Manage project scope, review project status, assess issues, develop resolutions, and support productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals.
• Identify and manage project risks.
• Provide direction to improve project execution efficiency and accuracy, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
• Communicate progress to internal and external stakeholders and escalate issues as necessary.
• Monitor project progress with an emphasis on problem solving.
• Use project management tools and processes to keep budgets and timelines on track.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Competitive pay.
• Paid time off.
• Full-flex work weeks where possible.
• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental plan options.
• Vision plan.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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