Operational Excellence & Governance Team Lead

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: NACI (T1) Job Family: Program Delivery and Execution Job Qualifications: Skills: Business Operations, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Strategic Initiative Certifications: None Experience: 5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: No Job Description: GDIT is seeking a Operational Excellence & Governance Team Lead to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the hCPT Team by driving governance, operational excellence, continuous process improvement, and innovation across multiple functional teams. This role serves as the operational leader responsible for establishing and maintaining standardized processes, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, championing automation and AI initiatives, and leading strategic projects that improve efficiency and effectiveness across the organization. The Team Lead will drive improvements across a diverse portfolio of teams including Cloud FinOps, Procurement, Software Asset Management (SAM), and the PMO. This individual will work closely with team leads to develop scalable operational strategies, optimize business processes, implement governance frameworks, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is an innovative leader who excels at driving organizational change, leveraging technology to improve operations, and developing high-performing teams. HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: Manages and is responsible for the successful execution of operational initiatives across assigned functional areas, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives Provides process oversight for the Procurement team, Software Asset Management (SAM), and Procurement PMO teams, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality services Develops, implements, and maintains governance frameworks, operational standards, policies, and best practices across the Procurement organization Leads continuous process improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, eliminate inefficiencies, and improve operational performance Identifies, evaluates, and implements automation opportunities that enhance productivity, reduce manual effort, and improve data quality Serves as the organization's AI Champion by identifying emerging AI capabilities, evaluating use cases, driving adoption of AI-enabled solutions, and promoting responsible AI practices Oversees internal operational audits, process reviews, and compliance activities to ensure adherence to corporate policies, contractual requirements, and industry best practices Develops and monitors operational metrics, KPIs, dashboards, and executive reporting to measure organizational performance and identify opportunities for improvement Leads cross-functional strategic initiatives and special projects as assigned by senior leadership Collaborates with business stakeholders to identify operational challenges and implement scalable, sustainable solutions Directs program and operational activities to meet organizational objectives while serving as a liaison between leadership and cross-functional teams Drives organizational change management efforts to support the successful implementation of new technologies, processes, and operating models Promotes a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement throughout the organization WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED: Education : BA/BS degree Required Experience : 5+ years of experience in Program Management, Business Operations, Operational Excellence, or related leadership roles Required Technical Skills : 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 Attributes for Success : Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead complex initiatives in a fast-paced environment; Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to executive leadership; Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and execution Preferred Skills : 8+ years experience; Lean Six Sigma; Certified Scrum Master; Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and lead organizational change Location : 100% Remote working Security Clearance Level : Requires a Public Trust - Applicants shall have lived in the United States at least 3 out of the last 5 years prior to going through the public trust background investigation and submitting an application for a Federal ID Card. Work visa sponsorship will not be considered for this role. This position does not accept submissions from third‑party agencies or corp‑to‑corp entities. Only direct applicants are eligible for consideration. GDIT IS YOUR PLACE: At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace #GDITFedHealthJobs    #GDITHealthSystems The likely salary range for this position is $151,300 - $204,700. 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: Less than 10% T elecommuting Options: Remote Work Location: Any Location / Remote Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, 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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. 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.     Our Identity Verification Process: As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.     About Our Work: We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc . Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans