Senior Program Manager

General Dynamics

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Washington, DC
Salary
$147,292–$199,278 / yr
Posted
37 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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This role $173k
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This role pays less than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $158,725–$213,375 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $173k versus about $186k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1123 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Program Manager

As a Senior Program Manager supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Information Technology, you will join the Software Product Management Office within the Benefits and Memorial Services portfolio. You will manage cross-functional teams including developers and infrastructure specialists while overseeing complex transitions involving APIs, data migrations, and third-party integrations. The role requires managing project lifecycles using Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies to solve technical challenges for government systems. Key responsibilities include requirements management, IT governance, and coordinating vendor relationships. You will utilize tools such as JIRA, Asana, or MS Project while applying ITIL or CMMI frameworks. Essential skills include proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure knowledge of networks and databases, and the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders. This role focuses on delivering critical software solutions within a complex government technology environment.

What does a Program Manager earn?

Median $172750 from 93 postings across 23 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Manage the portfolio and project lifecycle for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) IT programs.
  • Lead cross-functional teams including developers, testers, and infrastructure specialists to deliver technical solutions.
  • Oversee requirements management and software development using Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies.
  • Manage complex application transitions involving APIs, data migrations, and third-party integrations.
  • Implement IT governance practices utilizing DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Translate complex technical information into clear communications for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Manage vendor relationships to ensure successful project delivery and service continuity.
  • Utilize project management tools like JIRA or MS Project to track program progress.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 10+ years of portfolio or project management experience.
  • Must have 7+ years of experience working in agile environments.
  • Must have 4+ years of experience in requirements management.
  • Must possess a Public Trust (MBI T2) clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, Computer Science, or IT is required; four additional years of related experience may be substituted for a degree.
  • Experience with IT Governance, DevOps practices, and CI/CD tools is required.
  • Experience managing complex application transitions including APIs, data migrations, and third-party integrations is required.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

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