Senior Project Manager

Quantam; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantam is seeking a qualified Project Manager to join its PMO in Oklahoma City. You will oversee project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and stakeholder communications to deliver initiatives on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic goals.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, team development, and continuous process improvement. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage vendor relationships, and apply Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies.

Qualifications

• Experience with Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid project management.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Project.
• Familiarity with PMI PMBOK standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage medium- to extra-large projects through the full lifecycle using PM methodologies.
• Acquire, develop, and manage project teams and resources.
• Define scope and objectives, manage changes, risk, budgeting, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Develop and manage project status reports for stakeholders and PMO dashboard metrics.
• Implement change management practices per PMO guidance.
• Forecast and acquire resources to meet objectives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational guidelines.
• Facilitate and manage contract processes from initiation through closure.
• Perform gap and root-cause analyses and drive recommended improvements.
• Lead group activities and coordinate discussions to drive outcomes.
• Manage vendor relationships, deliverables, risks, dependencies, and escalations.

Tools

Microsoft Project

PMI PMBOK knowledge

Job description

Our client is seeking a qualified Project Manager to join its Project Management Office (PMO) in Oklahoma City. The Project Manager will work closely with the PMO team to leverage resources, improve efficiencies, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with overall objectives.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, completion, and closure of assigned projects under the guidance of the PMO. This individual will ensure projects align with our client’s strategy, mission, commitments, and goals and will serve as a primary point of contact for agency resources and activities throughout the project lifecycle.

The Project Manager will also manage vendor relationships and deliverables within project scope, remove project blockers, and escalated issues as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage medium- to extra-large-complexity projects through the full project lifecycle using appropriate project management methodologies, tools, planning, and communication practices.
• Acquire, develop, and manage project teams and resources necessary to successfully complete assigned projects.
• Perform standard project management activities, including defining scope and objectives, change management, risk mitigation, budgeting, stakeholder communication, vendor engagement, subject matter expert coordination, implementation, and project closure.
• Develop and manage project status reports for stakeholders and report key metrics for the PMO dashboard.
• Implement change management practices in accordance with organizational and PMO guidance.
• Forecast, manage, and acquire resources as necessary to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure project activities and deliverables comply with applicable federal, state, and organizational guidelines.
• Facilitate and manage contract processes from initiation through closure.
• Routinely perform gap analysis and root-cause analysis and provide recommendations to support successful project outcomes.
• Lead and facilitate group activities, particularly in situations requiring an independent party to coordinate discussions and drive outcomes.
• Manage vendor relationships, project deliverables, risks, dependencies, and escalations throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Experience with Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid project management methodologies.
• Strong familiarity with and/or ability to use Microsoft Project.
• Understanding and experience with the Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide and Standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong multitasking capabilities.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Duration

12 months with the option to renew.

Location & Schedule

This position is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and will work approximately 40 hours per week, typically between the standard working hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Overtime will not be approved.

The Project Manager is expected to work onsite a minimum of three days per week, with additional onsite days required depending on project needs.

Interview Process

Qualified candidates will participate in one interview round, conducted either through Microsoft Teams or in person.