Type of Requisition:RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:NoneClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:NoneSuitability:Public Trust/Other Required:MBI (T2)Job Family:Software DevelopmentJob Qualifications:Skills:Agile Methodology, Client Service, Deliverables Management, Team LeadershipCertifications:Experience:10 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:NoJob Description:General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking to fill an IT Modernization Delivery Manager, role on an existing contract to support the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and their critical mission needs.As the IT Delivery Manager, you will play a pivotal role in FDA’s IT modernization by ensuring the seamless execution and delivery of IT projects. This leadership position is responsible for managing the lifecycle of complex IT projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the specified quality standards.This role is hybrid with 2 days a week onsite in Silver Spring, MD and/or at the GDIT office in Gaithersburg, MD. Travel expenses will not be reimbursed.Responsibilities:Lead the delivery and execution across a complex and scaling agile program by managing cross-functional modernization teams, including developers, testers, business analysts, and other relevant roles.Coordinate and establish a repeatable process for backlog development, prioritization, and refinement.Define and implement Jira standards and guidelines across all teams to ensure consistency.Serve as an Atlassian expert to develop Confluence pages and Jira reports/dashboards that can scale as the team continues to grow.Support the Program Manager and provide strategic input on project and portfolio management, resource allocation, and the optimization of delivery processes.Develop and maintain project plans, outlining the tasks, timelines, and resource requirements in JIRA, Confluence and/or Microsoft Project.Collaborate with project stakeholders, other development teams, vendors, technical teams, and end users, to comprehend business requirements and design solutions for a range of diverse problems. Engage with internal and external stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables.Drive team members to anticipate and resolve potential blockers (e.g., technical/ people constraints), and ensuring impediments and blockers are removed or escalated as neededAdvise and assist with inputs to resource allocation that contributes to the effective execution of project objectives.Implement process improvements based on project retrospectives and feedback.Implement and oversee quality assurance processes to ensure the delivery of a high-quality products.Ensure comprehensive documentation is maintained for all project activities, including updating project management tools like JIRA and Confluence.Required Skills and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or a related field (or equivalent experience)10+ years of government experience requiredExperience with partnering with Agile Coaches and Agile CoE to help identify and deliver against training needs to support Agile practices5+ years of customer facing delivery experience3+ years of experience leading Agile delivery teams; including value delivered, burn-down charts, cycle time, etc.Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence)Experience with influencing and driving change within the organization Enterprise level experience with large and complex IT modernization effortsMust be able to be onsite in the DMV 2x a weekPreferred Skills and Experience:FDA experience is strongly preferredPrior HHS experience Experience implementing COTS platform such as Appian/Pega for federal agenciesExperience in the field of human-centered design, including journey mapping and customer research on user personasPMP (Project Management Professional)Professional Agile certification, including SAFe methodologies Foster a positive and collaborative team culture; aligning closely with both FDA and GDIT leadershipExcellent written communication and presentation skillsExcellent stakeholder management abilitiesAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously and under strict deadlines driven by mandatesAbility to articulate business process driven requirements into streamlined technical requirementsAbility to thrive in dynamic environments, showing flexibility and resilience when faced with rapidly changing requirements and technologiesBeing a collaborative team player is paramount. We are looking for someone who not only works well within a team but also genuinely values the input and perspectives of others. This collaborative approach is key to fostering a positive and productive work environment where diverse ideas and viewpoints are welcomed and respected.Actively curate a culture supportive of continued learning, transparency, and empowermentThe likely salary range for this position is $127,500 - $172,500. 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:40Travel Required:10-25%Telecommuting Options:HybridWork Location:USA VA Home Office (VAHOME)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.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.