Technical Project Manager (TS/SCI with Poly required)

GCI; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead customer-focused software and IT projects. This role requires a strong background in project management, with the ability to tailor processes for success in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, enabling them to work effectively with both clients and internal teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to solve complex problems and enhance existing capabilities while fostering teamwork and collaboration. If you are passionate about delivering high-value solutions and thrive in dynamic settings, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in project management.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver customer-focused software and IT projects.
• Coordinate resources and assess requirements for project success.

Skills

Project Management

Task Prioritization

Collaboration

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jira Software

Job description

Technical Project Manager (TS/SCI with Poly required)

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GCI embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry.

At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As a Technical Project Manager, a typical day will include the following duties:

Job Description

This position is responsible for delivery of customer-focused software and IT projects. The primary function is to manage, support, and advise the customer. The individual will work closely with other project managers and various software engineering, infrastructure, and technical operations teams to assess requirements, coordinate resources, and deliver projects for the customer. As a member of a project team, serves as the primary interface between the project team and other groups, to include support needed by other team members. An essential skill for success is the ability to tailor the project management lifecycle and essential IT operations processes to function effectively to meet the customer’s requirements.

The ideal candidate will have experience performing industry-standard Project Management Life Cycle tasks, as well as experience in tailoring standard process life cycles to function effectively in a small, fast-paced environment. They must have strong written and verbal individual and organizational communication skills and the ability to articulate technical project requirements to both customers and internal teams. Experience supporting and managing high-volume data collection and processing operations is preferable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related business or technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work/military experience
• Minimum eight (8) years of relevant experience (additional experience may be substituted for a degree)
  
  

Required Knowledge/Skills

Project Management and Task Prioritization:

• Demonstrated experience in project management fundamentals using approved tools and techniques for IT and software activities, including scheduling, execution, and monitoring/controlling.
• Proven ability to manage priorities across multiple projects, analyze and prioritize tasks effectively, and work on several tasks concurrently.
  
  

Collaboration And Communication

• Ability to successfully work both independently and in a team environment, fostering teamwork.
• Strong polished communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with client counterparts.
• Ability to respond to short deadlines with timely and accurate information.
  
  

Problem Solving And Analytical Skills

• Demonstrated research and analytical abilities, with the capability to problem-solve effectively.
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Experience And Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of records systems and the ability to search for additional information.
• Experience in coaching, counseling, and advising based on relevant customer organization experience.
  
  

Desired Knowledge/Skills

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Agile Certification (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster)
• Experience with Jira Software for planning and tracking projects
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing support and enhancements to existing capabilities
• Result-oriented by troubleshooting complex problems
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement
• Reviews, tracks, and responds to high level customer action
  
  

A candidate must be a US Citizen and requires an active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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