Project Manager (Software Development)
About The Position
GDIT is hiring a Software Development Project Manager to oversee complex programs supporting the mission of its New York State customer. The position partners with New York State of Health (NYSoH) to provide comprehensive health coverage to more than 7.0 million New Yorkers through its Health Benefit Exchange (HBE). The Project Manager develops, manages, and executes software development project plans; coordinates cross-functional team deliverables and schedules; and guides projects through completion while ensuring deadlines and requirements are met. The role manages project scope and status, identifies and addresses issues and risks, and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals. The Project Manager provides direction to support efficient, accurate execution and on-time, on-budget delivery; communicates progress to internal and external stakeholders; escalates issues as necessary; monitors progress with an emphasis on problem solving; and uses project management tools and processes to keep budgets and timelines on track.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five or more years of IT experience.
- At least three years of overall experience with software implementation projects, including development and delivery to customers.
- At least three years of experience with project management frameworks and best practices and the systems and software development life cycle, including scope, schedule, and risk identification and management.
- Proficiency with MS Project.
- Good written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Minimum of a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop, manage, and execute software development project plans.
- Drive cross-functional team deliverables and schedules and ensure projects are completed on time and meet requirements.
- Manage project scope and review project status.
- Assess project issues, develop resolutions, and identify and manage risks to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals.
- Provide direction to support efficient and accurate project execution and on-time, within-budget delivery.
- Communicate progress to internal and external stakeholders and escalate issues as necessary.
- Actively monitor project progress and solve problems.
- Use project management tools and processes to keep project budgets and timelines on track.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Competitive pay.
- Paid time off.
- Full-flex work weeks where possible.
- Medical plan options, including plans with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental plan options.
- Vision plan.
- Vacation, sick, personal, holiday, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
