Senior Program Manager

Public Trust: MBI (T2)

Requisition Type: Regular

Job Description

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Sr. Program Manager supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information Technology (OIT). GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects, build your skills, and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Sr. Program Manager supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information Technology (OIT) in the DC Metropolitan area, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Sr. Program Manager joining our team to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information & Technology (OIT), Software Product management (SPM) Office, Benefits and Memorial Services (BAM) Portfolio.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years of portfolio/project management experience

• 7+ years of experience working in agile environments

• 4+ years of experience in requirements management

• IT Governance experience with DevOps practices and tools, such as continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD).

• Experience with software development methodologies, such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall.

• Experience in managing transitions for applications with complex integrations, such as APIs, data migrations, or third-party integrations.

• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and databases.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Experience in managing cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, infrastructure specialists, and other stakeholders.

• Experience analyzing complex technical issues and developing effective solutions.

• Experience communicating technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience in managing vendor relationships

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Experience with IT service management frameworks and methodologies, such as ITIL, Agile, and/or CMMI.

• Experience with project management tools, such as JIRA, Asana, or MS Project.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Computer Science, or IT; four additional years of related experience may be substituted for a degree.

​CERTIFICATIONS: 

• Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) 

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

• Public Trust

LOCATION:

• DC Metropolitan area

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home

• 401K with company match

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages

• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you build your skills and own your career

• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and 10 company-paid holidays

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

10 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP) | Project Management Institute (PMI) - Project Management Institute (PMI)

Travel Required

None