Project Manager

Athomtech, Inc; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is seeking an experienced Project Manager (Level II) to join its PMO in Oklahoma City. Lead medium- to extra-large projects through full lifecycle, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with agency strategies and public health goals.

The ideal candidate has strong Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies, vendor and stakeholder management skills, and a track record of PMBOK/Lean-driven process improvements.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 5+ years of formal Project Manager experience.
• Public sector / government experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead full lifecycle projects from initiation to closure per PMO methodologies.
• Develop and maintain project artifacts including charters, scope statements, risk plans, and budgets.
• Manage vendors and stakeholders, resolve blockers, and support contract processes.
• Provide PMO reporting and metrics, dashboards for leadership.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Waterfall

Agile

Hybrid methodologies

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (MBA/ MPH / MS in PM)

Tools

MS Project

MS Office 365

PMO dashboards

Jobbeschreibung

Oklahoma City, OK (Downtown - 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave)

Hybrid role 3 days a week

Client: Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH)

Schedule: 40 hours/week (Flexibility between 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday–Friday)

12 Months Contract (With option to renew)

Interview Process: 1-Round Interview (via Microsoft Teams or In-Person)

Position Overview

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is seeking an experienced Project Manager (Level II) to join its Project Management Office (PMO) in Oklahoma City. In this role, you will lead medium- to extra-large complexity projects through the full project lifecycle, driving operational efficiency, leveraging resources, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with agency strategies and public health goals.

The ideal candidate possesses strong experience across Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies, possesses excellent vendor and stakeholder management capabilities, and has a proven track record of facilitating process improvements using PMBOK standards and Lean principles.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Full Lifecycle Project Management: Direct, coordinate, and execute medium- to extra-large projects from initiation through closure, utilizing established PMO methodologies and tools.

Deliverable Management: Develop and maintain core project artifacts, including project charters, detailed scope statements, risk mitigation plans, change management strategies, and budget tracking.

Vendor & Stakeholder Engagement: Manage vendor relationships and deliverables, remove project blockers, escalates issues as necessary, and facilitate contract processes from initiation to closeout.

Resource & Team Leadership: Acquire, forecast, and lead project teams and subject matter experts (SMEs); drive dynamic group facilitation as an independent lead.

PMO Reporting & Metrics: Create comprehensive project status reports and key metric dashboards for stakeholders and PMO leadership.

Process Improvement & Root Cause Analysis: Routinely conduct gap analyses and root cause assessments to recommend actionable strategies for continuous project improvement.

Compliance & Governance: Ensure all project activities adhere strictly to agency, state, and federal regulatory guidelines.

Candidate Requirements

Project Management Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of formal experience as a Project Manager managing core business, non-technology, or core technology projects.

Public Sector / Regulatory Background: Previous experience working within state government, public health, regulatory bodies, or service-related enterprise environments is strongly preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree (MBA, MPH, or MS in Project Management) is preferred.

Certifications (Preferred)

PMP (Project Management Professional)

CSM (Certified ScrumMaster)

Technical & Methodology Skills

Methodologies: Strong proficiency with Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid project management approaches.

PMI Standards: Solid understanding of the PMBOK Guide & Standards.

Software Tools: Hands-on experience with MS Project, MS Office 365, and PMO dashboard reporting tools.

Core Competencies: Process Improvement, Change Management, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, Risk Analysis, and Budget Management.

Soft Skills & Working Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with executive leadership, technical teams, and external vendors.

Exceptional organizational, multi-tasking, and analytical problem-solving skills.