Project Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will work closely with engineering, project managers, and customer-facing leads to bring clarity to priorities, eliminate roadblocks, strengthen communication, and work directly with leadership to define how modern product work is done. This is a forward-leaning position that leverages generative AI to accelerate strategy, planning, communication, and delivery. This person reports to Product Engineering.

Desired Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience working with the Department of War
• Ability to travel to the Pentagon weekly
• Experience managing multiple or complex projects at the same time in Gitlab, Jira, or similar
• Strong communication skills in written and verbal engagements
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a Secret clearance

What we are looking for in a strong candidate

• Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing rising talent in the technology department
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, as well as experience establishing guidelines in these areas for others
• Strong sense of personal accountability regarding decision-making
• Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment and promoting teamwork
• Experience applying analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to predict challenges and opportunities to proactively take action and communicate with team
• Ability to leverage emerging technologies for productivity and efficiency
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) experience

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures timely delivery of contract and project deliverables that meet quality standards and client requirements
• Develops comprehensive project plans encompassing scope based on PWS/SOW/WBS and communicates those with team members
• Builds, communicates, and executes project schedule
• Monitors and communicates team member project allocations and staffing
• Identifies and coordinates the needs of team members (client laptop, systems access, CAC, etc.) to be successful
• Identify, communicate and mitigate risk/challenges internally and to stakeholders
• Identify, communicate, and develop opportunities consistent with project
• Leads project team’s sprint planning, backlog management, and assignment tracking in an organized manner
• Monitors Engineering Performance and coordinates with engineering managers and technical leads as it pertains to respective projects at Game Plan Tech
• Communicates effectively with Program Manager, Engineering leads, and other internal stakeholders

Why Game Plan Tech?

Join a dynamic and growing team at Game Plan Tech, dedicated to empowering public sector organizations with best-in-class Google solutions. We foster a collaborative environment where you can make a significant impact, drive innovation for our clients, and advance your career.

Game Plan Tech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment for all employees, contractors, and applicants. 

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or employment, please contact hr@gameplan.tech.