Project Lead

Project Lead

Location : Chantilly, VA

Work Type

Onsite

Remote Work

NO

Job Description

Gridiron IT is seeking a results-driven Project Lead with Scrum Master / Agile methodology experience to join our bright, dynamic, and talented team to manage a variety of client web development projects that include creative, technical, and strategic components.

You will be collaborating with our Web Development team on the website's conceptualization, guide the team through the product development stages, and oversee the live deployment of website projects. This is an opportunity for a strong team player who is able to work effectively and efficiently (even in high pressure situations).

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to ensure the Web team delivers projects on time, within budget (the allocated hours), scope and customer requirements, objectives and specifications.
• Consult and collaborate with internal stakeholders to determine the website's desired appearance and functionalities and work closely with the business analyst and client during the requirements gathering and documentation process.
• Maintain project documentation through the project cycle according to company-defined process (Meeting Notes, Status Reports, Change Orders and Client Approvals).
• Prepare project progress updates for customer and performing website demonstrations.
• Perform final assessment and quality control of deliverables before delivery to client.
• Manage client relationships & facilitate ongoing client requests for additional work after launch of defined projects.
• Set up, host, and facilitate customer requirement / review meetings.
• Ensure the developers are updating project progress daily (in Jira).
• Ensure that projects and / or potential projects are accurately setup in both Jira and Workamajig; and ensuring the statuses are current.
• Perform the final assessment of projects in TEST / UAT to ensure the requirements have been met on all project deliverables.
• Support the client through User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and supporting with defect management during the UAT process.
• Work closely with the Web Team members (i.e. Developers and BAs) and the customers during the requirements gathering and sprint planning process to ensure all customer requirements are properly captured and documented. In addition, keeping the Web Lead abreast on all project statuses.
• Lead Web projects from planning through the delivery phases, identifying risks and resolving issues along the way to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Facilitate Agile (SAFe) events including Iteration Planning, Iteration Review, Iteration Retrospective, Backlog Refinement, and Team Syncs.
• Host / Lead demonstrations (review / demo sessions) with the stakeholders / customers and document / report the results of each software iteration(s).
• Act as the conduit between the development team (developers and business analyst(s) and the Web Lead, ensuring alignment and driving project success.
• Monitor the MSC sick line for call outs and emailing the Web Team in the event that the MSC Web Operations team is unavailable.

Qualifications

Required :

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Requires TS / SCI with a CI Polygraph.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range : $145,000-$150,000 / hourly (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits : Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron's benefits programs.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.