Software Development Project Manager

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$119K — $161K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of IT experience
  • Minimum 7 years leading software implementation projects
  • At least 5 years in project management frameworks and software development life cycle
  • Proficiency in MS Project
  • Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Oversee software development project plans and ensure compliance with deadlines and requirements
  • Manage project scope while assessing issues and developing resolutions
  • Drive project efficiency and ensure on-time, budget-compliant delivery
  • Communicate progress to internal and external stakeholders and escalate issues as needed
  • Monitor project progress with a focus on problem-solving
  • Utilize project management tools to track budget and timelines

Benefits

  • Variety of medical plan options including HSAs
  • Dental and vision plan options
  • 401(k) with pre and post-tax contribution options and company matching
  • Full flex work weeks and paid time off including holidays and parental leave
  • Short and long-term disability benefits and life insurance options
Full Job Description
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Functional Experts

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Information Technology Management, Microsoft Project, Project Management
Certifications:
None
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
No

Job Description:

Software Development Project Manager

Oversee complex programs that drive impactful mission outcomes for our customers as a Senior Software DevelopmentProject Manager. Here, you'll see the bigger picture on mission initiatives and where your program management career can go at GDIT.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

The work you'll do will be impactful to the mission of our NYS customer. You will play a crucial role as you join our team in partnership with New York State of Health (NYSoH) to provide comprehensive health coverage to more than 7.0 million New Yorkers through its Health Benefit Exchange (HBE)
  • Develop, manage, and execute software development project plans, drive cross-functional team deliverables and schedules, and see projects through to completion and ensure that deadlines and requirements are met.
  • Manage scope, review project status, and understand how to assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Identify and manage risks.
  • Provide definitive direction to drive efficiency in project execution and accuracy ensuring on-time delivery, and within budget.
  • Manage communication of progress to internal and external stakeholders and escalate issues as necessary.
  • Actively monitor project progress with an emphasis on problem solving.
  • Use project management tools and processes to keep the budget and timeline on track


WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Bring your program management expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT.

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in related field, OR equivalent combination of education and experience


Experience:
  • Ten (10) years or more of IT experience
  • Must have a minimum of 7+ years of overall experience in leading software implementation projects, which included development and delivery to customers
  • At least five (5) years of experience project management frameworks and best practices and the systems and software development life cycle, including scope, schedule, and risk identification and management.
  • Healthcare experience is a plus.


Skills:
  • MS Project proficiency
  • Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills


Certification
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification


The likely salary range for this position is $119,000 - $161,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Hybrid

Work Location:
USA NY Albany

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

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