[Remote] Software Development Project Manager

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to various U.S. government agencies. They are seeking a Software Development Project Manager to lead the Case Management Modernization Program, focusing on the development of a modern cloud-based solution for federal courts across the United States. Responsibilities Define project scope, goals, and deliverables aligned with business objectives Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets Assemble and lead cross-functional teams to execute project tasks Monitor progress and adjust plans to meet deadlines and quality standards Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues Communicate effectively with customer and team members Manage resources, including personnel, tools, and finances Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate, and up to date Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and report on project status Facilitate collaboration between teams and clients Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles to maintain team productivity Ensure final deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations Effectively manage personnel while being accountable for the quality and timely delivery of all contractual items Operating within client guidance, contractual limitations, and Company business and policy directives Serving as focal point of contact with client regarding day-to-day program activities Ensures that all required resources including manpower, production standards, computer time, and facilities are available for program implementation Managing program consisting of multiple projects including project identification, design, development and delivery Conferring with team to provide technical advice and to assist with problem resolution Crafting and enforcing quality control programs Leading projects that involve the successful management of multi-functional teams Organizing, directing, and coordinating the planning and production of all contract support activities With day-to-day management of overall contract support operations, possibly involving multiple projects and groups of personnel at multiple locations Formulating and enforcing work standards, assigning contractor schedules, reviewing work discrepancies, supervising contractor personnel and communicating policies, procedures, and goals of the organization Skills Deliverables Management People Management Planning Project Management Professional (PMP) | Project Management Institute (PMI) 7 + years of related experience Experience leading and providing guidance to multiple Scrum teams while making sure the overall objective is met Experience gathering and assembling requirements (including but not limited to consulting with product owners, customers, key stakeholders, or end users) Experience assisting the Product Teams in delivering results per the product scope, vision, and roadmap Experience designing modernized IT solutions for integration and deployment with active legacy applications Experience developing IT solutions for modernization, and for new development projects Experience providing leadership and guidance through performing gap analyses, workflow analysis, Analysis of Alternative (AoA) studies, business process modeling, wireframes, and storyboards Experience with business process re-engineering Experience delivering technical briefings and hosting meetings to diverse audiences Strong technical background and experience working with Solutions Architects and senior development team members Hands on experience with progressive elaboration of highly technical epics and stories 7 to 10+ years experience in IT Management including technology solutions delivery, and software development lifecycles (SDLC) The Project Manager must possess Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university The Project Manager must possess a Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) Excellent presentation and communication (oral and written) skills Consultant mindset with the ability to work with high level customer stakeholders and build excellent customer relationship Experience identifying and applying industry tools, solutions, methods best practices, and emerging technologies Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills with the ability to formulate and communicate recommendations for improvement Demonstrated ability to work effectively, independently, and as part of a team Benefits 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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. 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. GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible Telecommuting Options Remote Company Overview General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https//www.gdit.com/.

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