Program Manager

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Program Delivery and Execution Job Qualifications: Skills: Contract Execution, Digital Transformation Initiatives, Financial Management, Information Technology Project Management, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Certifications: None Experience: 20 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: No Job Description: IT Program Manager – Grants Management Systems Modernization (HHS) Position Overview GDIT is seeking a senior IT Program Manager to lead and oversee a major Grants Management program within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This role is responsible for the strategic and operational execution of enterprise-scale grants management systems, supporting the full grants lifecycle—from pre-award through post-award—while driving modernization through software development, system integration, and digital transformation initiatives. The Program Manager serves as the single point of accountability for program performance, overseeing multiple task orders, development teams, and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with HHS grants policies, federal regulations, and enterprise IT standards. Key Responsibilities Provide overall program leadership, governance, and execution oversight for grants management systems supporting HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs). Lead modernization and enhancement of grants management platforms, including custom software development, COTS/GOTS solutions, system integrations, and data modernization. Oversee end-to-end software development lifecycle (SDLC) activities, including requirements management, design, development, testing, deployment, and operations. Serve as a trusted advisor to HHS grants, IT, and program leadership, providing strategic guidance on grants systems modernization, process automation, and compliance. Ensure systems support the full grants lifecycle, including pre-award, award, post-award, financial management, reporting, and audit readiness. Act as a change agent, coordinating across HHS grants offices, IT organizations, GDIT leadership, and subcontractors to drive sustainable process and technology improvements. Manage day-to-day program operations, including systems integration, release management, configuration management, and operational support. Ensure compliance with federal grants regulations and guidance (e.g., 2 CFR 200 / Uniform Guidance), HHS policies, security requirements, and data standards. Organize, direct, and coordinate planning and execution of all contract support activities; serve as the primary interface with HHS program managers, contracting officers, grants officers, and technical leadership. Manage and control program schedules, budgets, risks, and performance metrics to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery. Ensure compliance with contract requirements, federal IT policies, and HHS governance processes. Lead and mentor administrative, program management, and technical personnel across functional and technical domains. Identify, acquire, and allocate company resources to meet technical, operational, and contractual objectives. Review project feasibility studies, cost estimates, and performance outcomes; ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and best practices. Provide recommendations for resolution of technical, operational, and programmatic issues to HHS stakeholders. Support performance-based and award-fee contract execution, including performance measurement, reporting, and continuous improvement. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Minimum of ten (10) years of program management experience within the last twenty (20) years managing complex federal IT programs, including grants management or financial assistance systems. Demonstrated experience managing software development projects or programs,