Technical Project Manager/Project Task Lead (SME)
About the position GDIT is searching for a Technical PM/Project Task Lead to join our team to lead planning, tool and product development efforts to meet customer requirements in direct support of the United States Government and its modernization of critical spectrum and frequency management systems. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Technical PM/Project Task Lead you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on quality personnel joining our team to support our Federal Customer in the National Capitol Region.
Responsibilities
- Works with project teams and planners to develop and maintain detailed resource loaded Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), schedules and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) to meet program, project or customers reporting requirements.
- Assist and update IMS and POAM's with program and contractual changes to determine impacts to objectives and requirements.
- Applying subject matter expertise in evaluating, implementing, and maintaining technologies and processes based on knowledge of best practices.
- Prepare and present production status reports, resources, manning curves and assist with other performance reports.
- 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 software 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Experience managing Software Development Projects
- 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
Nice-to-haves
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
- 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.
- 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
Benefits
- 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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