Senior Project Manager

GDIT is seeking a position for a Senior Project Manager (Special Operations) managing and supporting United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and USSOCOM's subordinate commands, such as the US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) requirements. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple, complex projects supporting USSOCOM and its subordinate units, with a primary focus on USASOC. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing Special Operations projects and leading cross-functional teams.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Project/Task Sr Manager, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

• Leading the Planning, Execution, and Delivery of multiple, complex projects supporting USSOCOM and its subordinate units, with a primary focus on US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC).
• Strategic Planning and Execution; developing strategic project plans, schedules, and ensuring alignment with Special Operations customer, organizational and program business objectives.
• Project Oversight; managing and coordinating cross-functional teams, monitoring progress, resolving issues, and mitigating risk to ensure programs / projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Resource Management; managing multiple project budgets, allocating resources, qualified staff, and optimizing resource utilization across projects.
• Special Operations Customer and Stakeholder Management; building and maintaining strong relations with customers and stakeholders, managing customer expectations, addressing their concerns, and resolution of issues.
• Communication and Reporting; keep customers, stakeholders and internal business senior leadership informed of program status, progress, risks and issues.
• On Program Growth and Strategic New Business Growth Initiatives; identify, plan and pursue opportunities for on program growth, and strategic new business growth opportunities, and initiatives within the USSOCOM customer market segment in coordination, and collaboration with the Defense Growth Team.
• Team Leadership; leading and mentoring cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, and ensuring a positive work environment.
• Process Improvement; implementing best practices and process improvements to enhance program / project delivery.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your project management expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Project/Task Sr Manager must have:

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
• Experience: Five (5)+ Years Management experience managing US Special Operations requirements, and projects
• Technical Experience: 15+ Years experience supporting U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) in SOF Core Mission Areas and SOF Core Operations (USASOC experience preferred)
• Security clearance level: Requires Top Secret Clearance required to start
• US citizenship required
• Travel required for this Role: 50%
• Location: Hybrid work location, Fayetteville, NC

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.

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