Project/Task Sr Manager

Project/Task Sr Manager

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Project/Task Sr Manager supporting Own Federal Civilian Agencies. Make an impact by providing services that help the government ensure the well-being of U.S. citizens. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Project/Task Sr Manager you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Project/Task Manager joining our team in Falls Church, VA and support our Federal Customer in the National Capitol Region.

HOW A PROJECT/TASK SR MANAGER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Provides technical, administrative, and operational management to assigned projects or task(s), including contract and subcontractor management
• Participates in the development of technical project plans, proposals, reports, schedules and task order and administrative reporting
• May perform high level technical services on assigned task(s)
• Conducts planning and provides recommendations to client on task workload
• Manages risk tracking process
• Attends customer meetings and may serve as client liaison
• Interacts with vendors, other agencies, and other client staff and stakeholders
• Coordinates development of deliverables and products
• Ensures quality assurance of project deliverables
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Federal experience supporting financial application development, Operations & Maintenance, migration and modernization
• Strong leadership skills, excellent communication and negotiation abilities, and a deep understanding of project management methodologies.
• Ability to work well under pressure and effectively manage competing priorities.
• Anticipates future customer, industry, and business trends and applies this understanding to complex problems to meet project objectives.
• As appropriate, challenges the validity of given procedures and processes with a view toward enhancement or improvement. Analyzes information and situations and implements actions independently and or through the management team, to ensure project objectives are met.
• Effective organizational skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to handle simultaneous assignments and meet stringent deadlines
• Comprehensive knowledge of the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures used in Project Management
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project, SharePoint, JIRA, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Timeline/schedule driven

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Bachelor’s Degree in a Computer Science or related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.

• 10+ years of Project Management experience
• 5+ years of experience with Agile and Waterfall projects
• 5+ years of experience with SharePoint, JIRA, and MS Project or related toolsets
• Industry Standard Project Management Certification such as PMI-PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM,
• US Citizenship or LPR for at least 3 years

Location:

• Washington DC, Falls Church, Virginia or Philadelphia, PA

Travel:

• Up to 10%.  Travel may include attending in person client meetings and project discussions as needed.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• GDIT standard paid vacation and holidays