Project Manager

JoCo; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JoCo in Oklahoma City is seeking a Project Manager to lead medium to highly complex initiatives from planning through closeout. You will coordinate teams, vendors, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications to keep projects on schedule.

The role requires 5+ years of PM experience with Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methods; proficiency with Microsoft Project; familiarity with PMI PMBOK; strong communication and analytical skills; PMP or similar credential preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Experience with Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project or ability to learn.
• Familiarity with PMI PMBOK standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication across organizational levels.
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• PMP, LSSBB, or CSM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to highly complex initiatives throughout the complete project lifecycle using Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid, and other appropriate approaches.
• Establish project scope, objectives, schedules, budgets, resource plans, risk strategies, and change controls.
• Coordinate internal teams, subject matter experts, stakeholders, and external vendors to keep deliverables aligned and remove project obstacles.
• Prepare status updates and track key performance measures to provide stakeholders and leadership with visibility into project progress.
• Oversee project-related contracts and vendor commitments from initiation through completion.
• Evaluate project gaps and underlying issues, recommending solutions that improve outcomes and reduce risk.
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions and guide groups toward decisions, particularly when an independent leader is needed.
• Ensure project activities comply with applicable organizational, state, and federal standards.

Skills

Waterfall

Agile

Hybrid methods

PMI principles

PMBOK

Stakeholder comms

Vendor management

Risk management

Change control

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

This Project Manager leads complex projects from initial planning through implementation and closeout while ensuring work supports organizational priorities and objectives. The role coordinates teams, vendors, resources, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications to keep projects on schedule and produce successful outcomes.

What are the responsibilities?

As a Project Manager, you will:

• Lead medium to highly complex initiatives throughout the complete project lifecycle using Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid, and other appropriate approaches.
• Establish project scope, objectives, schedules, budgets, resource plans, risk strategies, and change controls.
• Coordinate internal teams, subject matter experts, stakeholders, and external vendors to keep deliverables aligned and remove project obstacles.
• Prepare status updates and track key performance measures to provide stakeholders and leadership with visibility into project progress.
• Oversee project-related contracts and vendor commitments from initiation through completion.
• Evaluate project gaps and underlying issues, recommending solutions that improve outcomes and reduce risk.
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions and guide groups toward decisions, particularly when an independent leader is needed.
• Ensure project activities comply with applicable organizational, state, and federal standards.

What are the requirements?

• 5+ years of project management experience
• Demonstrated experience managing projects with Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project or the ability to become proficient with the platform
• Familiarity with PMI principles, including PMBOK standards and project management practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across organizational levels
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making abilities
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• PMP, LSSBB, or CSM preferred

You would be really happy here if:

• Roadblocks don’t intimidate you. You understand how to successfully evaluate problems and develop appropriate solutions.
• You can strategize understanding the goals of the company and creating effective plans to achieve those goals.

JoCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.