Operational Excellence & Governance Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology

Operational Excellence & Governance Team Lead driving governance and operational excellence at GDIT. Overseeing multiple functional teams to improve efficiency and effectiveness in operations.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $151,300 - $204,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strategic leadership and operational oversight with a focus on governance, process improvement, and automation initiatives. Proven ability to develop and implement operational standards, metrics, and compliance frameworks across diverse functional teams.

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Strategic LeadershipOperational ExcellenceProcess ImprovementPMP CertificationAWS Cloud Practitioner

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Hard Skills

Automation SolutionsOperational MetricsKPI DevelopmentAgile MethodologyData Analysis

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Cloud FinOpsSoftware Asset Management (SAM)Procurement PMOGovernance Frameworks

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationAWS Cloud PractitionerLean Six SigmaCertified Scrum Master

Industry Keywords

GovernanceOperational AuditsContinuous ImprovementInnovationLicensing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the hCPT Team
Drive governance, operational excellence, continuous process improvement, and innovation across multiple functional teams
Establish and maintain standardized processes, ensuring compliance with organizational policies
Champion automation and AI initiatives
Lead strategic projects that improve efficiency and effectiveness across the organization
Drive improvements across a diverse portfolio of teams including Cloud FinOps, Procurement, Software Asset Management (SAM), and the PMO
Work closely with team leads to develop scalable operational strategies and optimize business processes
Implement governance frameworks and foster a culture of continuous improvement
Manage and ensure successful execution of operational initiatives across assigned functional areas
Provide process oversight for the Procurement team, Software Asset Management (SAM), and Procurement PMO teams
Develop and maintain governance frameworks, operational standards, policies, and best practices across the Procurement organization
Identify, evaluate, and implement automation opportunities to enhance productivity and improve data quality
Lead internal operational audits, process reviews, and compliance activities
Develop and monitor operational metrics, KPIs, and executive reporting
Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify operational challenges and implement sustainable solutions
Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of related experience
BA/BS degree
PMP certification
AWS Cloud Practitioner
Experience with agile
Experience implementing automation solutions and driving technology-enabled operational improvements
Experience with Procurement, Software Asset Management (SAM), Cloud FinOps, Licensing, or PMO organizations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable operational improvements
Experience developing operational dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to executive leadership
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and execution.
8+ years experience (preferred)
Lean Six Sigma (preferred)
Certified Scrum Master (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401K with company match
Paid time off
Full flex work weeks where possible
Variety of paid time off plans including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness.
10 paid holidays per year.
Paid Family Leave program providing up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees.
Short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance.