Project Manager

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Program Delivery and Execution

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Business Solutions, Design, Emerging Technologies, Information Technology (IT), Networks

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Project Manager

GDIT has an exciting opportunity to support the Security Assistance Group – Ukraine (SAG-U) as a member of our Enterprise Mission Information Technology Services (EMITS) program supporting U.S. Army Europe and Africa’s (USAREUR-AF) mission in Wiesbaden, Germany.

The Project Manager will lead cross-functional efforts within the J6 Plans Division (J65) to execute IT infrastructure projects supporting U.S. Army Europe’s mission in Ukraine and across Europe. This position oversees delivery from planning through implementation, ensuring projects meet mission needs, schedule, and compliance requirements while coordinating closely with engineering, cyber, sustainment, and partner engagement teams.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Project Manager at GDIT, you will guide projects that directly impact warfighter communications, secure system delivery, and joint interoperability across operational theaters. You will be a strategic integrator ensuring resources, risk management, and requirements are aligned.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Lead IT infrastructure, enclave expansion, or modernization projects from planning through execution
• Develop project plans, schedules, and milestones in coordination with J6 stakeholders and external partners
• Coordinate resources and task assignments across engineering, cyber, sustainment, and field support teams
• Track and report project progress, risks, and budget to J6 leadership and government customers
• Ensure compliance with DoD IT governance processes, including Change Advisory Board and RMF requirements
• Document requirements, develop work breakdown structures, and oversee contract deliverables
• Prepare and brief project status updates, risk mitigation strategies, and lessons learned

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: High School Diploma/GED with 10 years of experience, Associate’s with 8 years, Bachelor’s with 6 years, or Master’s with 4 years of relevant IT project management experience
• Experience: 6+ years leading IT projects within DoD or federal environments, including infrastructure or cyber projects
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of project management principles (PMBOK, Agile, hybrid models) Familiarity with Army IT systems, Change Management processes, and RMF; Ability to create schedules (e.g. MS Project), track dependencies, and manage integrated product teams (IPTs)
• Clearance: Active DoD TS/SCI clearance required
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required
• ROLE REQUIREMENTS: Experience briefing leadership, preparing reports, and managing project documentation; Ability to interface with technical and non-technical stakeholders across military, civilian, and contractor lines; Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; ability to manage shifting priorities in dynamic environments; Familiarity with Joint or coalition IT integration preferred
• CERTIFICATIONS: Required: IAT Level II (e.g. Security+ CE); Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or DAU-equivalent certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting USAREUR-AF, theater-level IT programs, or expeditionary communications projects; Familiarity with Army G6/NEC constructs, coalition communications architecture, or enclave expansion programs        
• Background working with requirements analysts and knowledge managers in support of new capability development

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

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• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

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