Software Development Project Manager

General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government. They are seeking a Software Development Project Manager to lead the modernization of enterprise-class software applications for the Case Management Modernization Program, ensuring project goals align with business objectives and managing cross-functional teams.

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-today 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

Requirements:

• 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