Responsibilities 
You will assist in managing client projects from start to finish, including assisting in the development of project strategies and objectives, identifying potential risk and devising mitigation strategies, conducting research to support project objectives, and creating detailed reports on project progress and outcomes:

Project Management Support

• Develop and maintain project plans and project budgets based on logical framework approaches. 

• Determine the scope of projects via consultation and investigation. 
• Analyze existing project plans' strengths, weaknesses, and risks and recommend improvements. 
• Maintain project timeframes, objectives, and communications. 
• Identify, document and improve business process flows and standard operating procedures (Business Process Reengineering/SOPs)
• Identify the goals and requirements of each project

• Identify project parameters and specifications. 

• Perform cost calculations and coordinate budgets with financial departments. 
• Allocate personnel and resources to project tasks. 
• Collaborate across departments to set realistic project targets and timeframes. 
• Provide guidance and monitor the progress made with each project stage. 

• Facilitate suitable interventions to prevent costly delays. 
• Present project progress updates to senior executives. 

Document and Knowledge Management

• Follow company policies and procedures for efficiently and effectively managing projects; and contribute to continuous process improvement.
• Prepare meeting agenda and record meeting notes.
• Create and manage documentation and reports with the highest level of professionalism/accordance with company standards.? 
• Verify data and information and analyze it to suit the direction of a project.? 
• Track, forecast, and report on project progress, including metrics and challenges. 
• Collect the necessary information required to start projects.? 

• Maintain current knowledge applicable to each project. 
• Maintain accurate record of time, per company guidelines.? 

 
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: 
These are some of the required skills and experiences you’ll need for success in this role: 

• Bachelor's degree in project management, computer science, business administration, or a related discipline. 
• Prior consulting experience
• 5-7 years prior experience as a project management or business analyst in a related field? 
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills 
• Exceptional attention to detail, self-starter, initiative, and comfortable working to tight deadlines
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and follow-through abilities? 
• Exceptional research and reporting skills? 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent leadership skills
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of team members and stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency in project management software
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, Sharepoint, Visio)

• Proficiency in other applications?a plus (Power BI, Powerautomate, Sharepoint Workflow, Canva, etc.)

• Flexible to work long hours and/or weekends, as required, to meet project deadlines.? 

Other Requirements:

• Ability to pass a national background check and drug test
• Ability to travel, as needed
• Legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer 

Benefits: 

• Two (2) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) 

• 401(k) and Matching Employer Contribution 
• 10 Company-paid holidays (including your birthday) 
• Company-paid garage parking 
• Life Insurance 
• Short-Term Disability 

• Employee Assistance Program 
• Healthcare Reimbursement* 
• Elective Benefits Program 

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) company specializing in IT Infrastructure, Cyber & Cloud Security, Software Development, and Enterprise Support. Gridiron is an Inc. 5000 2022 recipient and Washington Business Journal Fastest Growing Companies in the Greater Washington Area for 2022. Gridiron offers a competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability insurance, and pet insurance.