Project/Task Sr Manager (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

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 Project/Task Sr 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 lifecycles to function effectively in a small, fast-paced environment. S/he 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

• Demonstrated experience managing a cross-functional team, including software developers, system administrators, and/or system/network engineers.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with other teams and client counterparts.

Project Planning and Coordination:

• Assists with planning activities, including roadmap development, systems integration, and providing recommendations on task workload.
• Develops project plans and schedules, capturing requirements and milestones for execution and monitoring/control.
• Prepares charts and briefings to communicate project status.
• Gathers and tracks project requirements.

Technical Strategy and Execution:

• Supports the development of a technical roadmap to capture strategic initiatives across projects/teams, including Cloud migration strategy, integrated functionality and services, and emerging technologies.
• Provides technical, administrative, and operational management of assigned project tasks.
• Experience in creating and successfully implementing strategies and providing recommendations for continuous improvement for client organizations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

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

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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 b