IT Project/Task Manager

General Dynamics Information Technology • Falls Church, VA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
• Dental plan options
• Vision plan
• 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
• Full flex work weeks where possible
• Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED