Senior Project Manager

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Project/Task Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Agile Methodology, Communication, Organizing, People Management, Project Management

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as a Senior Project Manager with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. 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 Senior Project Manager you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Project/Task Manager joining our team to support our Federal Customer in the National Capitol Region.

Responsibilities

• Applying subject matter expertise in evaluating, implementing, and maintaining technologies and processes based on knowledge of best practices. 
• Identifying areas where solutions would improve business or IT performance. 
• Recommend technical solutions related to specific technologies that will meet business and IT requirements. 
• Utilize subject matter expertise to guide IT developers/teams during the so􀅌ware development life cycle. 
• Determine whether technical solutions conform to defined requirements. 
• Verify reference information, including user guides, training materials, and system requirements. 
• Ensure accuracy of deliverables prior to distribution to end-users. 
• Communicate regularly with all relevant stakeholders. 
   

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• 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,

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• A senior project manager should have strong leadership skills, excellent communication and negotiation abilities, and a deep understanding of project management methodologies. They should also possess the 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.
• Analyzes new and complex project related problems and creates innovative solutions involving finance, scheduling, technology, methodology, tools and solution components.
• Effective organizational skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to handle simultaneous assignments and meet stringent deadlines
• Proven analytical skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures used in Project Management
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word
• Timeline/schedule driven

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

The likely salary range for this position is $144,500 - $195,500. 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%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA DC Washington

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. 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.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.We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans