Req ID: RQ179502Type of Requisition: RegularClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: NonePublic Trust/Other Required: NACI (T1)Job Family: Functional ExpertsSkills:Agile Project Management,Analytical Thinking,Communication,Information Technology (IT) Projects,Project ManagementExperience:3 + years of related experienceJob Description:GDIT is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to support the Operations and Engineering Branch at the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID.) In this role, you will help teams develop and implement new solutions, as well as maintain NIAID’s IT infrastructure.Work Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this role.HOW A SENIOR TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
Working with a Team Lead to organize and shepherd a team’s work (i.e. project and non-ticket related operational work)
Leading multiple projects of various sizes and levels of complexity, using various project management methodologies, such as Waterfall, Kanban, Scrum, or hybrid
Leading a matrixed project team from 3 – 20 people
Collaborating with clients to define and document IT project scope, priority, budgets and schedules, as well as oversee implementation of projects
Working with teams to identify dependencies, risks, and blockers
Providing timely communication on project status, issues, risks, blockers, opportunities, and achievements
Representing projects during internal and customer-facing reviews
Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation using Microsoft Project, MS Teams, Trello, Wrike, Excel, ServiceNow and other standard technical management tools
Serving as a champion for PMO standards for managing work (portfolio management)
Establishing and ensuring team is using work management tools in accordance with PMO standards
Working with the PMO to assess and determine project management methodology to apply to work
When appropriate, forging a trusted relationship with the Agile Coach and Team Lead to implement a robust execution of an Agile Transformation
Facilitating Agile ceremonies (as needed) including stand ups, planning and backlog grooming meetings, retrospectives, etc.
Communicating with all levels of management, technical team members, and user community
Keeping up-to-date on industry trends and innovations and identifying opportunities to improve existing processes
What You’ll Need to Succeed:Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline (or equivalent)Required Experience: Minimum of eight years of related experienceRequired Technical Skills:
Minimum of three years of Project Management experience, including managing scope, risk, and schedule in an IT environment
Experience with IT infrastructure, including networks, storage, and Cloud
Security Clearance Level: Ability to obtain an NIH Public Trust ClearanceRequired Skills and Abilities:
Familiarity with Waterfall Project Management and Agile Project Management and methodologies (including Kanban and Scrum)
Experience with project management tools, such as MS Project and/or Trello, ServiceNow, or Wrike
Excellent leadership and negotiation skills to manage projects
Ability to manage large or multiple projects with changing priorities
Ability to develop and deliver presentations to various audiences
Expertise with MS Office tools
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated, organized, and process oriented
Ability to create and maintain formal and informal networks
Preferred Skills:
PMP certification
CSM certification
Location: Primarily remote , but will need to come onsite once a month for PMO team meeting and as needed for other meetings. Therefore you must reside within commuting distance to 5601 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD or be able to travel at your own expense to the office as needed to meet contractual obligations and project needs.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
#GDITFedHealthJobs -NIH#GDITFedHealthJobsThe likely salary range for this position is $101,566 - $134,895. 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.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.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.