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Job DescriptionTechnical Cloud Modernization Development Task Order Manager
GDIT is seeking a dedicated Technical Cloud Modernization Development Task Order Manager to lead and manage critical IT and cloud modernization initiatives by establishing technical roadmaps and ensuring alignment with strategic goals and technical requirements. This includes driving initiatives that reduce technical debt, modernize legacy systems, and deliver high-quality technical solutions through workload migrations, containerization, and microservices adoption. The position leverages expertise in DevOps, Agile methodologies, and coding best practices to ensure consistent, scalable, and sustainable technical outcomes in cloud modernization. This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise and strong leadership skills to ensure successful project execution. In this position, you will lead cross-functional teams ensuring efforts align with strategic goals, meet technical requirements, and adhere to high-quality standards in cloud and IT modernization projects.
Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership
Act as the technical execution lead for task orders, ensuring technical solutions are in alignment with overall system solution and achieve technical quality delivery outcomes
Establish comprehensive technical roadmaps centered on cloud and application modernization goals, emphasizing workload migrations, containerization, and microservices adoption
Apply in-depth knowledge of DevOps and Agile methodologies to manage and optimize modernization efforts
Establish coding standards, best practices, and processes to ensure consistent, high-quality development
Research, recommend, and incorporate new and emerging technologies to enhance modernization projects
Oversee modernization of legacy IT environments using Microsoft Azure cloud services, DevSecOps, ServiceNow modules, and database technologies
Implement best practices for application modernization, including cloud migrations within Azure IL2, IL4, IL5, IL6 environments
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and cyber security requirements, including the Authority to Operate (ATO) process
Management
Guide teams in adhering to cloud compliance regulations (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST, CMMC) and ensuring alignment with enterprise IT governance
Oversee task orders or projects simultaneously, managing risks, budgets, and technical outcomes to meet broader organizational objectives
Lead projects from initiation to completion, managing project scope, objectives, risks, and financial budgets (e.g., Cloud CSP budgets using tools like Cloudability and Kion)
Coordinate with stakeholders to gather requirements and evaluate modernization opportunities
Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables using tools like Microsoft Project and GitLab
Identify program risks and deficiencies early, developing and communicating mitigation strategies
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by incorporating lessons learned into future efforts
Successfully handle multiple complex projects concurrently while maintaining quality and adherence to deadlines
Mentor team members, conduct performance evaluations, and identify training opportunities to nurture a high-performing team
Stakeholder and Team Collaboration
Facilitate collaboration between task order owners and cross-functional teams, ensuring consistent strategic vision and technical execution
Proactively align team outputs with customer priorities, providing solutions that address mission-critical challenges in cloud and IT transformation
Serve as the primary point of contact for customer interfacing, including conducting technical exchange meetings with government customers
Present technical updates and modernization strategies confidently to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership
Support technical Scrum teams by facilitating Agile ceremonies and providing Sprint Review updates
Manage cross-functional teams and vendor relationships, ensuring collaboration to achieve project goals
Coordinate across departments (e.g., QA, product management, and infrastructure teams) to ensure smooth workflows and project delivery
Change Management
Facilitate change processes to smoothly transition to advanced systems and technologies
Manage hiring processes, including creating requisitions, coordinating internal recruitment interviews, and conducting technical candidate assessments
Support workforce transformation by helping teams adopt new tools, processes, and methodologies during modernization
Modernization and Innovation
Drive adoption of cloud computing, microservices architecture, DevOps, and Agile methodologies
Utilize AI/ML technologies, automation tools, and frameworks in IT modernization initiatives
Conduct regular cybersecurity assessments to ensure systems remain secure and compliant
Promote strategic integration of cybersecurity and FinOps strategies into modernization efforts
Manage meeting all performance standards to ensure effectiveness and quality of the teams’ outcomes. Such as improvement of teams velocity and defect resolution
Key Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred
5+ years of related experience
Position Requires Active Secret clearance
Proven track record managing IT modernization projects, including cloud computing and legacy system re-engineering
Hands-on experience with Azure environment management and ServiceNow modules
Strong understanding of DevOps, Agile methodologies, and modernization best practices
Knowledge of cybersecurity assessments, cloud financial budgeting (Cloudability, Kion), and regulatory requirements
Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities for customer interfacing and stakeholder management
Ability to handle multiple complex projects concurrently
Experience mentoring engineers and building high-performing, collaborative teams
Preferred Experience:
Azure and technical certifications
Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines, CI/CD processes, and tools such as Jenkins, Terraform, or Kubernetes
PMP certification and Agile certification
Experience in large-scale enterprise IT modernization or government/defense sectors
Familiarity with automation tools, AI/ML technologies, and Spectrum Management
Bonus: Prior technical development experience
Bonus: Any experience in Spectrum Management
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