IT Project/Task Manager

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Program Delivery and Execution

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Deliverables Management, Information Technology (IT), Microsoft PowerPoint, Project Management Principles, Verbal Communications

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

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.

The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $132,250. 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:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA VA Falls Church

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 50 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.

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