Job Abstract

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Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Senior Project Manager/Scrum Master at GDIT. Our work has meaning and impact on the world around us, but also on us, and that’s important. Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Senior Project Manager/Scrum Master at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. There is no challenge we can’t turn into an opportunity. And our work depends on a Senior Project Manager/Scrum Master joining our team to lead and manage a system modernization effort using a modern low-code/no-code platform.

HOW A SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER/SCRUM MASTER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Responsible for all aspects of the project over the entire project life cycle life (initiate, plan, execute, control, close)
• Responsible for assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources as needed, and developing a schedule to ensure timely completion of the project
• Manages projects from original concept through final implementation. Interfaces with all areas affected by the project including end users, contractors, and vendors
• Manage the scope, risks, issues, deliverables, and schedule of individual project tasks Interface with customer executive level management on a regular basis
• Plans and facilitates Agile activities, including PI Planning, Backlog Refinement, Iteration Planning, Daily Stand-up, Iteration Review, and Iteration Retrospective
• Conduct regular meetings with the program manager and project team, documenting status of project including technical, schedule and financial issues that may be present
• Review all startup and planning documents
• Develop and maintain (e.g., tracking, updating, reviewing) the project plan and schedule
• Establish and enforce the use of the project’s Change Control process
• Establish and enforce the use of the project’s Communication Plan

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• PMP certification

Experience:

• 10+ years of related professional work experience
• At least 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager/Scrum Master with strong history of leading projects

Required Technical Skills:

• Must have IT project management work experience with implementing new technology, software development, and IT systems upgrades/enhancements in an Agile Scrum environment

Desired Skills and Abilities: 

• Experience with low-code/no-code platforms
• Agile Certification (i.e., PMI-ACP, Certified Scrum Master, etc.) 

Security Clearance Level:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting
• This position has a U.S. residency requirement. The USPS security clearance process requires the selected candidate to have resided in the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for the last five years as follows: U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 6 months consecutively in the last 3 years (unless they meet certain exceptions). Non-U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 90 days consecutively in the last 3 years.?

Location:

• Onsite in Washington, D.C. or Falls Church, VA., with a hybrid work schedule eligibility

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.
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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