Azure Technical Cloud Modernization Development Task Order Manager

Technical 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 Dev Ops, 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.

• 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 Dev Ops 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, Dev Sec Ops , Service Now 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.

• 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 Git Lab.
• 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.

• 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.