Technical Delivery Manager

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Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

MBI Full 5C (T3)

Job Family:

Software Development

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Agile Methodology, Leadership, Risk Management, Team Management

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

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General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a skilled Technical Delivery Manager to lead complex IT modernization efforts for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This role will focus on driving technical excellence and ensuring smooth delivery of critical IT projects. This leadership position is responsible for managing the lifecycle of complex IT projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the specified quality standards.

** Please note: Must be able to commute in the local MD and VA area, including Silver Spring, MD, Gaithersburg, MD and Falls Church, VA as needed. Must be able to work 2-3 days at the client site in Silver Spring, MD office, if needed.

HOW A TECHNICAL DELIVERY MANAGER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions on time and within budget.

• Oversee the technical aspects of IT modernization projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

• Collaborate with architects, developers, and infrastructure teams to design and implement robust, scalable IT solutions.

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, ensuring their needs are met, expectations are managed, and communication remains clear and consistent throughout the entire project lifecycle.

• Manage the technical backlog, prioritizing features and resolving dependencies across multiple development teams.

• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline software delivery and deployment processes.

• Conduct technical risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for complex IT projects.

• Provide technical leadership in Agile ceremonies, including Program Increment (PI) planning sessions, refinement, and retrospectives.

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, API specifications, and system integration plans.

• Serve as a technical liaison between development teams, stakeholders, and external vendors.

• Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, testing, and deployment across the organization.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum of 10 years of industry experience.

• Enterprise-level experience with large and complex IT modernization efforts, specifically including the successful delivery of IT software solutions.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Ability to commute to locations in Maryland and Virginia, including Silver Spring, MD and Falls Church, VA as needed. Must be able to work two days at the client's Silver Spring office, if required.

• Minimum of 5 years of customer-facing delivery experience.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading Agile delivery teams, including tracking value delivered, burn-down charts, cycle time, and other relevant metrics.

• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive organizational change.

DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Prior experience with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

• Experience implementing Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) platforms such as Appian or Pega for federal agencies.

• Experience in human-centered design, including journey mapping and customer research on user personas.

• Ability to foster a positive and collaborative team culture, aligning closely with both FDA and GDIT leadership.

• Excellent written communication and presentation skills.

• Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously under strict deadlines driven by mandates.

• Ability to articulate business process-driven requirements into streamlined technical requirements.

• Demonstrated adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments with rapidly changing requirements and technologies.

• Strong collaborative skills and ability to work effectively within a team, valuing diverse perspectives and fostering a respectful work environment.

• Commitment to cultivating a culture that supports continuous learning, transparency, and empowerment.

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 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 holidays.

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The likely salary range for this position is $139,984 - $166,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

25-50%

T elecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA MD Silver Spring

Additional Work Locations:

USA VA Falls Church

Total Rewards at GDIT:

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. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans