Senior Program Manager

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

MBI (T2)

Job Family:

Program Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Leadership, People Management, Program Management

Certifications:

Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute (PMI), Project Management Institute (PMI)

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Sr. Program Manager managing a portfolio of task orders under multiple contracts supporting the United States Postal Service (USPS). GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Sr. Program Manager, you will manage a diverse portfolio of task orders that provide support across the USPS to enable its information technology and support its mission.

HOW THE SR. PROGRAM MANAGER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Organize and lead or participate in status/working meetings, as required
• Prepare and distribute progress  and status reports
• Manage risks, issues, cost, performance, and schedule
• Create appropriate metrics and track accordingly
• Develop corrective action plans
• Evaluate complex risks/issues and provide recommendations for project improvement
• Manages and is responsible for the successful completion of all tasks in assigned program area including technical work, financial and business development activities.
• Supervises, mentors, and develops assigned staff, including subordinate supervisors, and performs personnel actions including hiring and performance evaluation
• Directs program activities to meet client and organization work objectives and serves as a liaison with clients to coordinate activities, negotiate tasks, and solve problems.
• Establish, maintain, and expand strong customer relationships via face-to-face meetings, informal tag-ups, and open communication
• Responsible for profitability and revenue growth of assigned task orders
• Assures quality of program products, services, and deliverables, including participating in reviews, audits, and site visits.
• Performs business development activities at all stages, including the preparation and review of technical and cost proposals. Identifies and captures opportunities for organic growth within assigned areas and supports enterprise growth activities.
• 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.
• Prepares and provides various reports and technical reviews to senior management as requested.
• Ensures compliance with relevant corporate and government policies and standards.
• As a PMO team member, help set and execute account strategic vision.
• Participates in special projects as required

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science or related technical discipline; OR in lieu of degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required
• PMP certification is preferred

Required Experience:

• 10+ years of related professional IT experience
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Program Manager successfully managing multiple, concurrent task orders with an aggregate annual value over $10M

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Good people skills, especially customer relationship skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to adjust well in constantly changing environments

Desired Experience:

• Experience working similiar role with the United States Postal Service (USPS)

Security Clearance Level:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting
• This position has a U.S. residency requirement. The USPS security