IT Project/Task Manager

Transform technology into opportunity as an IT Project Manager with GDIT. A career in IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most, leading to a more productive and impactful workplace.

HOW AN IT PROJECT MANAGER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Provide technical, administrative, and operational leadership to assigned projects and tasks.
• Review project statuses, manage schedules, and prepare status reports.
• Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client satisfaction objectives.
• Ensure project scope, schedule, and performance are managed successfully in alignment with organizational and client goals.
• Plan and allocate resources to ensure the smooth execution and delivery of assigned projects/tasks.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with stakeholders, government leads, peers, and leadership.
• Serve as the primary interface and point of contact (POC) with government representatives on technical and operational actions related to the assigned project.
• Monitor project progress and ensure deliverables meet defined quality and timeline requirements.
• Support networks and associated computing services from requirement identification to service retirement or replacement.
• Apply project management methodologies to facilitate the completion of tasks, ensuring effective tracking and reporting of key milestones and deliverables.
• Provide expert guidance on project management practices and serve as the primary POC for project-related queries.
• Ensure project activities align with customer requirements, facilitate collaboration among team members, and foster accountability to ensure success.
• Monitor performance against project-based Service Level Agreements (SLAs); promptly identify risks and implement corrective actions where necessary.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education and Training:

• Minimum requirement: High school diploma.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training.

Required Experience and Skills:

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience managing, coordinating, and completing projects using project management principles.
• Skilled in overseeing multiple complex projects and tasks of varying size and scope.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop creative solutions and resolve project and technical issues effectively.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring project workflows are managed and completed accurately and on time.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with customers, leadership, and teams.
• Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork while working independently or in fast-paced project environments.
• Adaptability, reliability, and a commitment to continuous learning to address changing project and stakeholder needs.

Required Certifications:

• Must obtain baseline certification compliant with DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II, such as CompTIA Security+ CE, within three months of hire. Must obtain a Computing Environment (CE) certification (Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred or ITIL ® 4 Foundation or higher certifications within six months of hire. Compliance with DoD 8140 requirements as implemented on the project/contract; certifications must be maintained and updated as required.

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret clearance required at the time of interview, to be maintained during employment.

Location & Work Environment:

• Falls Church, VA.

• Initial onboarding may require up to 60 days of on-site support.
• Hybrid work schedule: Three (3) days on-site with up to two (2) days remote, unless otherwise directed based on mission requirements.
• Limited travel: Up to 10%, including conference attendance twice annually and site visits as needed.