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Type of Requisition: Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Program Delivery and Execution Job Qualifications: Skills: Cost Management, Deliverables Management, Information Technology Project Management Certifications: None Experience: 10 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: The Senior Program Manager (PM) is responsible and accountable for the overall performance of a large, complex, multi‑site modernization program. This role oversees cost, schedule, technical compliance, and alignment with all contract and task order requirements. The PM provides leadership and direction for contractor personnel across multiple geographically dispersed sites, ensuring coordinated execution, integration, and modernization activities. The PM will manage multiple concurrent projects across several sites, maintaining visibility and control through resource‑aware, dependency‑driven planning. This includes supervising ongoing technical efforts, assigning work, overseeing execution, and ensuring successful delivery of modernization initiatives across the program. The PM leads stakeholder engagement at all levels, providing proactive communication, reporting, issue resolution, and strategic program guidance. This role is accountable for overall program quality, efficiency, and profitability, including technical performance and business operations. The PM has full decision‑making authority on behalf of the contractor’s organization regarding Government concerns, risks, and emerging constraints, and is expected to identify and communicate potential programmatic or resource-related issues early. Required Qualifications: A minimum of five years of experience within the last 10 years in the field of IT project management A minimum of two years of experience as the program manager of a major enterprise infrastructure upgrade program implementing an emerging technology in support of a Department of War (DoW) customer A minimum of two years of experience managing a program with multiple (minimum of 3), complex, and inter-related Communication or IT projects by way of a resourced and dependency-aware integrated master schedule (IMS) based on multiple, detailed work breakdown structures (WBS). Recent, relevant experience with wireless and private mobile network infrastructure projects including implementing 5G technology Possess a current Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional Certification and/or a current Program Management Professional (PgMP) Certification. At least two years of continuous recent experience within the last five years managing Communication or IT projects with multiple task orders under Cost Plus constructs. Effective oral and communication skills and ability to present and engage at a Government and Contract leadership level. Knowledge of DoW or federal contracting regulations (FAR, DFARS) and acquisition processes Experience with contract changes, Request for Equitable Adjustments (REAs), and proposal development Coordination with Contracts, Legal, Supply Chain, and Subcontracts teams to include large (> $10 Million) purchases of software and hardware Possess an active DoD Secret Clearance. 25% or greater CONUS travel. PM located in the Washington, DC commuting area with potential remote or hybrid work. Desired Qualifications: Possess a current ITIL certification. A minimum of ten years of experience in the field of IT project management. Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across the program lifecycle Manage programs integrating distributed, real-time data transport solutions Possess an Information Assurance Technical (IAT) II Level Certification. EVM understanding or experience. GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. ● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities ● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals ● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off ● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home ● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results. The likely salary range for this position is $147,292 - $199,278. 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: 10-25% T elecommuting Options: Hybrid Work Location: USA VA Falls Church - 3170 Fairview Park Drive (VAC466) Additional Work Locations: 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. Our Identity Verification Process: As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes. About Our Work: We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc . Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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Program Delivery and Execution
Cost Management, Deliverables Management, Information Technology Project Management Certifications:
10 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required:
A minimum of five years of experience within the last 10 years in the field of IT project management
A minimum of two years of experience as the program manager of a major enterprise infrastructure upgrade program implementing an emerging technology in support of a Department of War (DoW) customer
Recent, relevant experience with wireless and private mobile network infrastructure projects including implementing 5G technology
Possess a current Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional Certification and/or a current Program Management Professional (PgMP) Certification.
At least two years of continuous recent experience within the last five years managing Communication or IT projects with multiple task orders under Cost Plus constructs.
Effective oral and communication skills and ability to present and engage at a Government and Contract leadership level.
Knowledge of DoW or federal contracting regulations (FAR, DFARS) and acquisition processes
Experience with contract changes, Request for Equitable Adjustments (REAs), and proposal development
Coordination with Contracts, Legal, Supply Chain, and Subcontracts teams to include large (> $10 Million) purchases of software and hardware
Possess an active DoD Secret Clearance.
25% or greater CONUS travel.
PM located in the Washington, DC commuting area with potential remote or hybrid work.
A minimum of ten years of experience in the field of IT project management.
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

Nice-to-haves

Possess a current ITIL certification.
Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across the program lifecycle
Manage programs integrating distributed, real-time data transport solutions
Possess an Information Assurance Technical (IAT) II Level Certification.
EVM understanding or experience.

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