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Global Data Consultants is hiring an IT Project Manager. The role involves planning, coordinating, and monitoring IT projects such as application and web development, process automation, infrastructure, and system initiatives while leading project teams through all phases from requirements to closure.

Highlights

Lead and manage small to medium IT projects across various domains including application development and infrastructure.
Apply Agile methodologies such as SDLC, Scrum, and Kanban to guide project execution.
Collaborate with developers, technical leads, and business partners to align project goals and deliverables.
Develop detailed work plans, schedules, and timelines and track risks and issues to ensure timely delivery.
Facilitate communication of project status and problem-solving to stakeholders and executives.
Minimum 5 years experience in IT and business project management with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and collaboration platforms (SharePoint, Office 365, Microsoft Teams).
Preferred certifications include PMP or Certified Scrum Master (CSM); familiarity with Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, and Jira is a plus.
Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and negotiation skills required.
Work with GDC IT Solutions, a company specializing in application development, IT consulting, and lifecycle management.

IT Project Manager Full Description

Overview:

GDC IT Solutions is currently seeking an IT Project Manager that is Fully Remote within the state of PA or MD.

Position Overview:

GDC is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with 5+ years of experience. In this role, you will work with our skilled and dedicated project management team, as well as with application developers, technical leads, and business partners. The ideal candidate will have experience in Agile methodologies (SDLC, Scrum, Kanban, etc.), Information Technology (IT) background, and strong skills in developing and overseeing detailed work plans.

Responsibilities:

Plans, coordinates, and monitors all project activities for a variety of small to medium and complex projects in Application and Web Development, Process Automation, Infrastructure, and System IT projects and Initiatives.
Leads projects from requirements definition through implementation and closure.
Helps to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
Ensures all project requirements and objectives are correctly gathered, documented, understood, and properly translated for implementation.
Ensures agreement from project sponsor(s) and stakeholders is received for initial scope and project plans and any changes throughout the project lifecycle.
Defines tasks and required resources to achieve project goals.
Directs the project team, with support from management to assign individual responsibilities, tasks, priorities, and technical functions.
Creates schedules and project timelines.
Tracks deliverables, risks, and issues to ensure timely delivery.
Effectively prepares and delivers timely written and oral communications on progress as well as problems and solutions, including communication to executives.
Implements and manages change when necessary to meet project outputs.
Assumes ownership of project success.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of higher education and/or experience.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing Business and IT projects.
Strong organizational skills as well as oral written and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others through demonstrated leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
Understanding of Project Life Cycle stages and processes.
Understanding and experience with IT terminology and Agile principles (SDLC, Scrum, Kanban)
Expert with standard Microsoft tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
Proficient with collaboration tools like SharePoint, Office 365, and Microsoft Teams.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
Self-motivated individual.
Team-oriented mentality.

Preferred Experience:

Project Management certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM).
Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps and Jira.
Experience in coaching project team members to strengthen their abilities and skill sets.

What We Do:

GDC IT Solutions (GDC) is a full-service Information Technology (IT) company that specializes in the areas of application development, multilingual service desk, desktop lifecycle management, project management, and IT consulting.

Why Work for GDC?

Cutting Edge Technology and Innovation
Career Growth Opportunities
Employee-Centric Environment
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Holiday and Vacation

Equal Opportunity Workplace:

GDC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Visit our Career Center for the latest employment opportunities.

Original Job Description

Overview:

GDC IT Solutions is currently seeking an IT Project Manager that is Fully Remote within the state of PA or MD.

Position Overview:

Responsibilities:

Plans, coordinates, and monitors all project activities for a variety of small to medium and complex projects in Application and Web Development, Process Automation, Infrastructure, and System IT projects and Initiatives.
Leads projects from requirements definition through implementation and closure.
Helps to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
Ensures all project requirements and objectives are correctly gathered, documented, understood, and properly translated for implementation.
Ensures agreement from project sponsor(s) and stakeholders is received for initial scope and project plans and any changes throughout the project lifecycle.
Defines tasks and required resources to achieve project goals.
Directs the project team, with support from management to assign individual responsibilities, tasks, priorities, and technical functions.
Creates schedules and project timelines.
Tracks deliverables, risks, and issues to ensure timely delivery.
Effectively prepares and delivers timely written and oral communications on progress as well as problems and solutions, including communication to executives.
Implements and manages change when necessary to meet project outputs.
Assumes ownership of project success.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of higher education and/or experience.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing Business and IT projects.
Strong organizational skills as well as oral written and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others through demonstrated leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
Understanding of Project Life Cycle stages and processes.
Understanding and experience with IT terminology and Agile principles (SDLC, Scrum, Kanban)
Expert with standard Microsoft tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
Proficient with collaboration tools like SharePoint, Office 365, and Microsoft Teams.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
Self-motivated individual.
Team-oriented mentality.

Preferred Experience:

Project Management certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM).
Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps and Jira.
Experience in coaching project team members to strengthen their abilities and skill sets.

What We Do:

Why Work for GDC?

Cutting Edge Technology and Innovation
Career Growth Opportunities
Employee-Centric Environment
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Holiday and Vacation

Equal Opportunity Workplace:

Visit our Career Center for the latest employment opportunities.

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