Delivery Manager - Data Workstream

Delivery Manager

GDIT is seeking a results-driven Delivery Manager to lead our data workstream, with a specific focus on data migration and synchronization efforts for the FDA.

This position requires a hands-on leader who can guide technical teams, engage directly with stakeholders, and ensure smooth execution across all phases of delivery. The ideal candidate is experienced in managing complex data projects, thrives in collaborative environments, and brings structure to ambiguity. A strong understanding of data management concepts, SQL, and emerging technologies including AI/ML is essential to succeed in this role.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage the delivery of data migration and synchronization activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams and client stakeholders.
• Oversee project timelines, deliverables, risks, and resource planning.
• Track and report status, issues, and risks to senior leadership and client sponsors.
• Collaborate with technical leads, data architects, and analysts to ensure alignment with the data strategy.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to remove roadblocks and maintain delivery momentum.
• Support change management and ensure alignment of migrated and synchronized data.
• Document key decisions, integration points, and lessons learned throughout the project lifecycle.
• Interpret and analyze data using SQL, and provide input into design decisions.
• Facilitate discussions around data architecture, data pipelines, and integration best practices.
• Stay abreast of trends in AI/ML and data automation.

Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of project/delivery management experience.
• Proven experience leading data migration and/or data sync initiatives.
• Proficiency with SQL.
• Experience with data concepts such as data modeling, data quality, metadata, and lineage.
• Experience working with Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust with residency in the US 3 out of the last 5 years.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Prior experience working with federal health agencies.
• Familiarity with data governance, ETL tools, cloud-based data platforms, and master data management concepts.
• Awareness of AI/ML concepts in the context of data engineering and predictive analytics.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• PMP, CSM, or similar delivery/project management certifications.
• Strong understanding of risk management and mitigation planning.
• Demonstrated ability to lead with empathy and foster collaborative team environments.

The likely salary range for this position is $127,500 - $172,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled weekly hours: 40

Travel required: 50-75%

Telecommuting options: Hybrid

Work location: USA MD Gaithersburg

Additional work locations:

Total rewards at GDIT include a variety of medical plan options, 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. 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. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community.