Project Manager

Apex Systems; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Project Manager to join the Project Management Office in Oklahoma City. You will guide projects from initiation through closure, coordinating resources, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery using Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methods.

The ideal candidate has a graduate-level degree (or higher) and at least 5 years of formal PM experience, with strong MS Project and PMI framework knowledge.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level degree in PM, business, public health, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years as a formal PM; govt/regulatory/service experience preferred.
• Experience with Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies; MS Project proficiency.
• PMI PMBOK knowledge and standards; strong process improvement and business analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage medium to extra-large complexity projects through full life cycle using appropriate methodologies.
• Perform standard PM deliverables: scope, change, risk, and budgeting.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication, vendor engagement, and SME utilization from initiation to closure.
• Develop and manage detailed project status reports for PMO dashboard.
• Implement change management per organizational guidelines.
• Forecast, manage, and acquire resources to meet objectives.
• Ensure activities comply with federal, state, and agency guidelines.
• Conduct gap and root-cause analyses to improve outcomes.
• Lead group facilitation, including independent-party interventions.

Skills

PMI PMBOK knowledge

MS Project

Waterfall

Agile

Hybrid PM

Education

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job#: 3056993

Job Description

Project Manager

Location

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Hybrid 3 days in office, 2 days remote - 40 hours per week)

Duration

12+ months open ended contract

Type

W2 Contract

Pay Rate

$70-75/hr

Role Overview

Our organization is seeking a qualified Project Manager to join our established Project Management Office. In this role, the successful candidate will collaborate with a dedicated team to leverage resources, drive efficiencies, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with overall organizational objectives. This individual will serve as the primary contact for directing resources and activities throughout the entire life cycle of assigned projects, managing vendor relationships, removing blockers, and escalating issues as necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage medium to extra-large complexity projects through the full project life cycle utilizing appropriate methodologies and tools.
• Perform all standard project management deliverables including scope definition, change management, risk mitigation, and budgeting.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication, vendor engagement, and subject matter expert utilization from project initiation to closure.
• Develop and manage detailed project status reports to communicate key metrics for the PMO dashboard.
• Implement structured change management practices in accordance with organizational guidelines.
• Forecast, manage, and acquire necessary resources to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure project activities and deliverables adhere to all documented federal, state, and agency guidelines.
• Perform routine gap analysis and root cause analysis to recommend successful project outcomes.
• Lead group facilitation activities, particularly in areas requiring the intervention of an independent party.

Required Qualifications

Education

Graduate level degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Public Health, or a related field is preferred.

Experience

A minimum of 5 years of experience as a formal project manager is required, with preference given to experience in government, regulatory, or service-related business environments. Candidates should have demonstrated experience with Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid project management methodologies, as well as a strong familiarity with MS Project.

Technical Skills

Proven understanding of the Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide and Standards. Strong proficiency in project management, process improvement, and structured business analysis is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB), or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).
• Experience managing projects with both non-technology and core technology components.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of personnel.

Company Overview

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits Overview

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Company Address

Everforth Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of Everforth, Inc.

NYSE: EFOR

4400 Cox Road

Suite 200

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Equal Opportunity Employer

Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.