Sr. Project Manager

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave (vacation, sick, 11hols

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) in Oklahoma City is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to lead agency projects from initiation to closure.

You will plan, coordinate, direct, manage, and implement projects, establishing schedules and budgets and communicating with stakeholders. This on-site role requires a bachelor's degree and five years of project management experience; salary is based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus five years in project management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading projects within a government/enterprise environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides coordination, direction, management, or consultation in planning, development and implementation of agency projects.
• Collects and analyzes project requirements, defines scope, creates work breakdown structures, and manages budget.
• Ensures projects are properly planned, resources identified, timelines established, and business impact assessed.
• Acts as liaison between stakeholders, vendors, and users, and develops communication plans.
• Performs risk assessments and mitigations, and handles changes through established processes.

Skills

Azure DevOps

ServiceNow experience

Agile certification

Scrum certification

SAFe certification

Lean certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, information systems management, or related discipline

Tools

Azure DevOps

ServiceNow

Job description

090 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND ENTERPRISE SERV

Job Posting Title

Sr. Project Manager

Agency

090 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND ENTERPRISE SERV

Supervisory Organization

IS-PMO

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

As a Sr. Project Manager with OMES you will enjoy:

• Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.
• A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Position Summary

Positions in this job family are responsible for all aspects of an assigned project(s) for the agency. Incumbents will plan, coordinate, direct, manage, and implement a project to ensure the stated deliverables, project milestones, and objectives are met. This includes initiating and developing project plans, risk assessments, establishing schedules for resources and tasks, creating project budgets, reports, and change and communication strategies. This position is dedicated to The Department of Transportation (ODOT).

Job Details

• Full-time 40-hour work weeks.
• Support the Information Services Division.
• Salary is based on education and experience.
• This is an on-site position located in Oklahoma City, OK.

Responsibilities

• Provides coordination, direction, management, or consultation in the planning, development and implementation of projects for the agency. This may include performing a specific function or task for several projects to ensure successful completion of the projects.
• Collect and analyze project requirements, define scope, create work breakdown structures, and verify and control the scope of the project and budget.
• Ensures key projects are properly planned to identify resources required, alternatives offered, build consensus, establish and monitor timeframes needed to complete projects according to state or agency deadlines. This includes identifying each stage of the project and assessing its business impact.
• Serve as a liaison between stakeholders, and all identified partners, vendors, or users of the project.
• Develops and implements communication and change management plans.
• Conducts risk assessments and identifies methods to mitigate the identified risks.
• Creates quotes, amendments, and change orders via established procedures and protocols to include impact on budgets, schedules, and project completion.
• Monitor and maintain project information such as project objectives, project specifications, schedules, funding, performance, and staffing throughout the life cycle of the project. This may include making changes in scope and re-baselining tracking and delivery, and other stages of the project.
• Develop and implement strategies for the quality of the product and the project throughout the life cycle of the project and post-project monitoring and assessments by developing and implementing quality control and quality assurance activities.
• Utilize project management tools for task tracking, reporting status, financial tracking, and resource utilization reporting.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position works in a comfortable office setting with a computer for a large percentage of the workday. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild. Occasional travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and experience requirements consist of a bachelor’s degree in business administration, computer science, information systems management, or related scientific or technical discipline and five years of experience in project management; or a combination of education and experience.

Preference Will Be Given To Candidates Who Possess

• Azure DevOps and ServiceNow experience
• Agile Certification
• Scrum Certification
• CTC or CEC Certification
• SaFe Certification
• Greenbelt, Blackbelt or Lean Certification

About OMES

The Office of Management and Enterprise Services provides excellent service, expert guidance and continuous improvement in support of our partners’ goals. We are a highly qualified workforce committed to serve those who serve Oklahomans and make government run in the most efficient, innovative manner possible. OMES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.