Project/Task Manager

Project/Task Manager

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Project/Task Manager supporting the customer. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Project/Task Manager you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Project/Task Manager joining our team to deliver customer focused projects.

HOW A PROJECT/TASK MANAGER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
• Work closely with other project managers and various software engineering, infrastructure, and technical operations teams to assess requirements, coordinate resources, and deliver projects for the customer.
• Will apply expertise in project management processes to support the program's development, integration, and operation of the customer's IT infrastructure (i.e., full systems lifecycle of the IT infrastructure)
• Defines and implements standards-based project management lifecycles, tailored to function effectively in this environment, to ensure successful delivery of new technologies and service
• Assists with planning activities, including roadmap development and systems integration, and provides recommendations to customer on task workload
• Coordinates development of deliverables and products
• Provides technical, administrative, and operational management of assigned project tasks
• Collaborates regularly with a variety of customers and contractors, which may include meeting coordination and preparation/support of project plans, reports, and status (e.g., PMR) briefings
• Attends customer meetings and may serve as a primary liaison
• Interacts with vendors, other agencies and other customer staff on customer's behalf

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
• Education: Bachelor's degree in related business or technical discipline (preference toward Information Technology or Computer Science) or the equivalent combination of education, technical training or work/military experience.
• Required Experience: 5+ years of related experience
• Required Technical Skills: **Specific skill sets required**
• Security Clearance Level: Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph
• Required Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated on-the-job experience in project management fundamentals using approved tools and techniques in the execution of IT activities, to include scheduling, execution, and monitoring/controlling.
  
  • Hands on experience with Systems Engineering / Systems Architecture and networks
  • Demonstrated on-the-job experience effectively communicating across programs and with customers, stakeholders, and other contractors.
  • Demonstrated on-the-job experience sharing knowledge and learning from others to ensure the team's success.
  • Demonstrated on-the-job experience managing priorities across multiple projects (time management)
  • Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised or with a small team.

• Preferred Skills:

• Background in Information Technology or Computer Science
• Hands on experience managing an Operations Center
• Hands on experience with Systems Engineering / Systems Architecture
• Prior experience managing customer network Approval and Accreditation processes.
• Experience with emerging communications systems.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Experience with Jira Software for planning and tracking projects.
• Experience working within a technical environment handling either multiple software development projects or exceptionally large volumes of data.
• Experience in creating and successfully implementing strategy for customer organizations.

• Location: On Customer Site
• US Citizenship Required

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
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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Work Requirements

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Years of Experience
5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

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Certification

Travel Required
Less than 10%

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Citizenship
U.S. Citizenship Required

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.