Project Manager

NRI Staffing Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

NRI Staffing Inc. in Oklahoma City is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead projects from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and schedule.

The role supports government, regulatory, healthcare, or public service initiatives and requires strong stakeholder engagement and risk management. The ideal candidate will manage multi-project portfolios, develop plans, budgets, and dashboards, coordinate teams and vendors, and drive continuous process

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years as a formal Project Manager.
• Experience with Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and PMO best practices.
• Familiarity with PMI PMBOK standards.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage medium- to large-scale projects through full lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, timelines, objectives, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate project teams, vendors, resources, and stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and address risks, issues, and roadblocks.
• Prepare and present project status reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Lead change management initiatives and identify opportunities for continuous process improvement.
• Manage vendor contracts, project deliverables, and scope changes.
• Conduct gap analyses, root cause analyses, and recommend actionable solutions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and organizational requirements.
• Facilitate meetings and maintain cross-functional communication.
• Escalate critical issues and drive projects to successful completion.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Process improvement

Communication

Organizational skills

Waterfall

Agile

Hybrid methodologies

Education

Graduate degree in Project Management

MBA

MPH (Public Health)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

• Contract Length: 12-month contract with extension options
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
• Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience.

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead projects from initiation through completion, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, and timeline requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, stakeholder engagement, process improvement, and risk management. Experience supporting government, regulatory, healthcare, or public service organizations is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage medium- to large-scale projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, timelines, objectives, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate project teams, vendors, resources, and key stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address risks, issues, and roadblocks.
• Prepare and present project status reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Lead change management initiatives and identify opportunities for continuous process improvement.
• Manage vendor contracts, project deliverables, and scope changes.
• Conduct gap analyses, root cause analyses, and recommend actionable solutions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and organizational requirements.
• Facilitate meetings and maintain effective communication across cross-functional teams.
• Escalate critical issues when necessary and drive projects to successful completion.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience serving as a formal Project Manager.
• Experience managing projects using Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project and PMO best practices.
• Familiarity with PMI PMBOK standards and project management frameworks.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Project Management, Business Administration (MBA), Public Health (MPH), or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as:
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
• Experience working in government, public sector, healthcare, or other highly regulated environments.
• Hybrid schedule with a minimum of three onsite days per week in downtown Oklahoma City.
• Additional onsite attendance may be required based on project needs.
• Standard business hours fall between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Overtime is not anticipated for this assignment.

Interview Process

Selected candidates will participate in a single interview conducted via Microsoft Teams or in person.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Project Manager to support high-impact initiatives in a collaborative and mission-driven environment.