Jr. IT Project Manager

NTT DATA North America; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

NTT DATA North America in Arlington, Virginia is seeking a Jr. IT Project Manager to oversee IT projects within government-approved scope, budget, schedule, and risk parameters.

You will collaborate with government stakeholders and project teams to drive delivery, governance, and comprehensive documentation throughout the lifecycle. The role emphasizes end-to-end project oversight, transition to O&M, and training to ensure long-term success for 8,500+ users across 450+ locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting project management/quality control roles and responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree; up to 1.5 years additional experience can substitute for one year of a typical degree program.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned infrastructure projects from intake through delivery, client acceptance, and closure.
• Maintain accurate project information, status, and forecasts in Jira.
• Coordinate teams and stakeholders to keep project work moving, resolve impediments, and ensure quality.
• Serve as a point of contact for government stakeholders, providing regular communication on project status, decisions, and delivery expectations.
• Monitor WIP, aging, dependencies, and risks to ensure the flow of work.
• Align project priorities, milestones, and acceptance criteria with delivery commitments.
• Support production implementations through established change control and configuration management processes.
• Help team members effectively contribute to project delivery.
• Escalate cross-team dependencies and issues requiring portfolio-level attention.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Jira

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Job description

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization.

We are currently seeking a Jr. IT Project Manager to join our team in Arlington, Virginia (US-VA), United States (US).

Job Summary

The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of IT projects that align with the Client’s mission to provide innovative, reliable, and secure technology solutions. This role involves managing projects within the Government-approved scope, budget, schedule, and risk parameters by leveraging industry-standard project management methodologies. The Project Manager will collaborate closely with the Government and integrated project teams to foster communication, ensure alignment, and promote a collaborative work environment. They will track and manage all IT projects in a centralized repository to streamline reporting and provide visibility into project status. Additionally, the Project Manager will ensure the delivery of comprehensive project documentation throughout the project lifecycle, including governance documentation, and will facilitate transition activities as projects move into Operations and Maintenance (O&M). By providing end-user training and ensuring a smooth handoff, the Project Manager will set the customer up for long-term success. This role is critical to supporting the Client’s IT Division in delivering mission-critical, enterprise-wide IT services and resources to over 8,500 users across 450+ locations globally.

Job Duties

• Manage assigned infrastructure projects (e.g. upgrades to networking, mobility, security, cloud, and enterprise software) from intake through delivery, client acceptance, and closure.
• Maintain accurate project information, status, and forecasts in Jira.
• Coordinate teams and stakeholders to keep project work moving, resolve impediments, and ensure quality.
• Serve as a point of contact for government stakeholders, providing regular communication on project status, decisions, and delivery expectations.
• Monitor WIP, aging, dependencies, and risks to ensure the flow of work.
• Align project priorities, milestones, and acceptance criteria with delivery commitments.
• Support production implementations through established change control and configuration management processes.
• Help team members effectively contribute to project delivery.
• Escalate cross-team dependencies and issues requiring portfolio-level attention.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting project management/quality control roles and responsibilities
• Bachelor's degree, One-and-one- half (1.5) years of additional experience can substitute for one (1) year of a typical degree program.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $78,948 - $164,476. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. If the position offered in temporary, the position will not be eligible for incentive compensation. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees.

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