Project Senior Manager

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Job Title: Project Senior Manager

Company Name:	General Dynamics IT
Location:	Sterling, VA
Position Type:	Full Time
Post Date:	05/23/2026
Expire Date:	06/22/2026
Job Categories:	Engineering, Information Technology

Job Description

Project Senior Manager
PROJECT/TASK SR MANAGERThe Project Task/Senior Manager (Project Management Lead) is responsible for establishing and governing a unified project management framework across PTAC. This role provides strategic direction, ensures consistent execution, and delivers portfoliolevel visibility to support predictable delivery and informed decisionmaking. The position partners closely within PTAC and across the GSE&SC+ Program to strengthen coordination, improve efficiency, and enhance the overall project experience for teams and the customer.MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT Own, maintain, and improve the project management framework, including processes, templates, and tools. Lead governance activities including milestone reviews, risk escalation, quality checks, and portfolio oversight. Drive visibility and prioritization across all initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Publish executivelevel dashboards summarizing status, risks, dependencies, and resourcing needs. Provide direction, coaching, and workload balancing for project managers and task leads. Ensure consistent execution of project planning, scheduling, tracking, and delivery practices. Identify risks and issues early, manage escalations, and support crossfunctional problemsolving. Build strong partnerships across PTAC, customer, and other stakeholder groups. Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery effectiveness. WHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEEDBring your program management expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Project/Task Sr Manager must have: Experience leading project or program management functions in a technical or operational environment. Demonstrated ability to establish frameworks, governance models, and standardized processes. Strong skills in planning, risk management, prioritization, and crossfunctional coordination. Ability to synthesize complex information into clear executivelevel communications. Experience coaching or managing project managers or crossfunctional contributors. Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. This is a supervisory position that will oversee multiple project managers and report to the PTB Operations Deputy. When required, this position may be tasked to provide reach-back support on behalf of the Deputy. Preferred Qualifications Experience with portfolio management or project intake/prioritization processes. Familiarity with Engineering and Operations workflows and interdependencies. Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PMIACP) preferred but not required. Qualifications Minimum of five years of experience or the equivalent combination of education/training and/or experience/military training. Prior Supervisory experience Familiarity with the Dept of State or Government processes and procedures preferred but not required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance with the ability to obtain TOP SECRET. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint, and mobile applications. GDIT IS YOUR PLACEAt 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 ***remove if ineligible*** Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplaceOWN YOUR OPPORTUNITYExplore a career in program management at GDIT and youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.

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