Azure Cloud Transformation Project Manager - TS/SCI w/Poly

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cross-Functional Teamwork, Program Management, Project Management

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Azure Cloud Transformation Project Manager

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager (PM) to lead and oversee the efforts of extending our enterprise organization into a hybrid Azure Cloud environment, followed by the full transition and rebuilding of all Enterprise IT services in the new Entra domain. This transformation is a key component of our strategy towards full cloud adoption, and the PM will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and seamless execution of this initiative.

The PM will be responsible for comprehending the complexities of a large enterprise IT environment, identifying and managing each service transition, and collaborating with various technical service providers to ensure success. This is a high-visibility project, and the PM will interact with internal service providers, global support teams, customer stakeholders, and operations officers to ensure that the migration is executed on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption to operations.

Key Responsibilities:

● Project Planning & Execution: Develop and execute the project plan for extending and migrating all IT services to the Azure Cloud environment. Ensure alignment with enterprise objectives and strategic goals.

● Collaboration: Work closely with technical teams, architects, and internal stakeholders to ensure each service transition is understood, planned, and executed efficiently.

● Stakeholder Management: Engage with internal service providers, global support teams, operations officers, and customer stakeholders to communicate project goals, progress, and updates. Ensure expectations are clearly defined and met.

● Budget & Resource Management: Oversee the project budget, ensuring that services and virtual devices are stood up within financial boundaries. Proactively identify risks of project overruns and mitigate them.

● Problem-Solving & Adaptation: Address and manage technical roadblocks or changes, adjusting the project plan as needed to maintain project scope, schedule, and quality.

● Communication & Reporting: Maintain clear and concise communication across teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency on project status, risks, and accomplishments.

● Risk Management: Anticipate potential risks and challenges in the migration process and develop mitigation plans to minimize disruption and delays.

● Agile Leadership: Act as a “walking manager” by engaging directly with teams, providing support, and ensuring collaboration between cross-functional teams to overcome hurdles.

● Cloud Transition Oversight: Collaborate with architecture and technical teams to understand the necessary changes for each IT service being migrated to the Azure Cloud and ensure seamless execution.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Bring your program management expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Azure Cloud Transformation Project Manager must have:
● Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

● Security clearance level: TS/SCI w/Poly
● Experience: 5+ years of related experience
● Role requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of project management experience in large-scale IT service transitions, including hybrid cloud migrations. Previous experience with Azure Cloud and cloud adoption is highly preferred.
• Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of enterprise IT services, cloud technologies, and migration strategies. Familiarity with Entra domains and Azure ecosystems is an advantage.
• Project Management Expertise: Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional projects within a global enterprise environment, with strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.).
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. The ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders is essential.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to engage with senior executives, technical teams, and e