Senior Program Manager / Solutions Architect

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Senior Program Manager / Solutions Architect supporting the National Weather Service (NWS) activities to provide data center managed services and timely weather information to protect lives, property, and enhance our national economy. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. You will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. 

HOW A SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER / SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: 

• Lead the delivery of all aspects of IT operations to meet contract objectives, including operational SLAs/KPIs, schedule, quality, and budget
• Review and monitor technical work for overall quality, efficiency, and timeliness
• Serve as an Enterprise Architect by advising the Government on best practices and new technologies including ITIL 4
• Manages and responsible for the successful completion of all contract tasks, deliverables and assigned program requirements including technical work, financial, contractual, and business development activities
• Supervises assigned technical and administrative staff, including subordinate task leads, and performs personnel actions including hiring and performance evaluation
• Coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract
• Collaborate with NWS leadership to meet operational services delivery requirements and serves as a primary liaison with clients to coordinate activities, negotiate tasks, and resolve issues and mitigate risks
• Conduct monthly Program Reviews
• Create and monitor project schedules
• Track risks and ensure appropriate mitigation activities are taken
• Provide process improvement recommendations, lessons learned, and best practices
• Performs program financial management services, including financial analysis, budget and cost quote preparation, cost management, reconciliation, and profit enhancement
• Coordinates and monitors sub-contractor activities and administers subcontractor deliverables and finances
• Develops, reviews, and approves plans, schedules, consulting agreements and other program documents

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:  

• Education:
  • Advanced degree (e.g., M.S. or Ph.D.) from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics
• Required Experience:
  • At least 10 years of experience in troubleshooting, maintenance, enhancement, and operations of enterprise IT Infrastructure
  • At least 5 years of experience in program management
  • Strong oral and written communication skills including briefing senior / CXO leadership
  • 5+ years of professional experience
• Security Clearance Level:
  • MBI (obtain & maintain)
• Desired Skills and Abilities:
  • PgMP certification strongly desired or a PMP certification
  • Certified ITIL 4 Managing Professional or Strategic Leader
  • Experience with JIRA and/or ServiceNow
  • 5+ years of experience leading Federal Government contract programs using Agile methodologies, preferably SAFe ITIL certification
  • Experience utilizing metrics and data in order to drive program strategy
  • Experience implementing SLAs and performance metrics on a contract
• Location:
  • College Park, MD
  • Hybrid

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU: 

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 401K with company match 
• 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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