Project Lead III

782 Chickasaw Health Consulting LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K Immediate Vesting

Professional Development

Legal Aid Assistance

Fertility Assistance

Paid Time Off

Federal Holidays

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. is seeking a Project Lead III to guide a team of tribal health communications staff in data modernization initiatives. The role emphasizes strategic execution, stakeholder engagement, and mentorship to improve project delivery across the organization.

The ideal candidate will manage risks, dependencies, and cross-functional collaboration while ensuring outcomes align with organizational objectives and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Masters degree is preferred for advanced leadership responsibilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead moderately complex projects or major workstreams from initiation through closeout.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, risks, issues, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and align priorities and timelines.
• Provide guidance and support to project team members.
• Track performance and recommend adjustments to improve outcomes.
• Communicate status, risks, and decisions to stakeholders and leadership.
• Facilitate problem-solving and resolve challenges.
• Ensure documentation and deliverables meet requirements.
• Support process improvement by applying lessons learned.
• Ensure alignment with organizational goals and customer needs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Discretion

Stress tolerance

Team collaboration

Customer service

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

SUMMARY

SUMMARY The Project Lead III will lead a team of experienced tribal health communications staff focused on strengthening partnerships with Tribal nations and Tribal-serving organizations undertaking health data modernization projects, planning, and collaboration engagements. Drives strategic project execution, manages stakeholder relationships, oversees risks and dependencies, and ensures project outcomes support organizational objectives. Serves as a senior project resource, mentors other project staff, and contributes to improved project delivery practices across the organization. Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees:

• (Medical - Dental – Vision)
• Company Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) Immediate Vesting
• Professional Development Assistance
• Legal Aid Assistance Program
• Family Planning / Fertility Assistance
• Personal Time Off
• Observance of Federal Holidays

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to build and maintain trust-based relationships with diverse program stakeholders, as well as provide guidance and mentorship to project teams.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated discretion, judgement, and professionalism in carrying out sensitive community-focused work.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing requirements.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multi-level team environment.
• Superior customer service and relationship management capabilities.
• Ability to collect, organize, and analyze information to support program decision-making.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Leads moderately complex projects or major project workstreams from initiation through closeout.
• Develops and manages project plans, schedules, milestones, risks, issues, and deliverables.
• Coordinates cross-functional teams and ensures alignment on priorities, timelines, and expectations.
• Provides guidance, task direction, and support to project team members.
• Tracks project performance and recommends adjustments to improve outcomes.
• Communicates project status, risks, and decisions to stakeholders and leadership.
• Facilitates problem-solving and supports resolution of project challenges.
• Ensures project documentation, reporting, and deliverables meet organizational and customer requirements.
• Supports process improvement and applies lessons learned to future project activities.
• Ensures project execution aligns with organizational goals, customer requirements, and established procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelors'degreeand a minimum of four to seven (4-7) years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience. Masters preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects andoperatetools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand,walkand stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.Mustfrequentlylift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic EOE including Disability/Vet

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. (CNI) is a federally chartered corporation wholly owned by the Chickasaw Nation. Headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma, CNI serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries that operate as Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) engaged in several lines of business including Civilian, Defense, Filtration, Network Services, and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation. CNI supports a diverse culture that offers innovative approaches and customer-centered services. When you do business with us, you gain efficient and cost-effective solutions that help safeguard the environment, protect and secure key assets, and connect resources to needs. We are proud to support the economic development of the Chickasaw Nation and to contribute to the tribal mission of enhancing the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens through a multitude of programs and services such as education, health care, nutrition services, housing programs, legal services, elder and child care and community support programs. Successful economic development is an integral part of the Chickasaw Nation’s operations.