Technical Project Manager

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick leave

Paid holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

OMES is seeking a Technical Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute assigned projects, ensuring milestones and objectives are met. This on‑site role in Oklahoma City requires developing project plans, conducting risk assessments, managing budgets, and communicating with stakeholders.

The position leads cross‑domain initiatives in infrastructure, cybersecurity, and networking, and partners with senior leaders to enhance planning and delivery, with a focus on governance and enterprise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
• Five years of experience in IT infrastructure operations with at least two years in project management.
• Experience with enterprise project leadership and cross‑domain delivery is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑domain projects spanning infrastructure, cybersecurity, and networking while aligning with enterprise standards.
• Manage small to mid‑sized projects and scale to larger initiatives as expertise grows.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, engineers, and architects to strengthen planning and execution practices.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, resources, schedules, budgets, and risk management.
• Communicate progress clearly through executive updates and cross‑functional coordination.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / information systems

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Agency

090 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND ENTERPRISE SERV

Job Posting Title

Technical Project Manager

Supervisory Organization

CIO

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

Job Description

As a Technical 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.

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.

Position Summary

The Technical Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, directing, and executing assigned projects to ensure that deliverables, milestones, and objectives are met. This role involves developing project plans, conducting risk assessments, managing schedules and resources, creating budgets, and implementing communication strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Project Leadership & Delivery

• Manage cross‑domain, high‑impact projects spanning infrastructure, cybersecurity, and networking, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, governance, and strategic objectives.
• Lead small to mid‑sized projects and enhancements, progressing to large enterprise initiatives as expertise grows.
• Partner with senior leaders, engineers, and architects to strengthen tactical planning, implementation practices, leadership capabilities, and organizational influence.

Project Planning, Scoping & Execution

• Analyze complex enterprise project requirements, define scope, and create detailed work breakdown structures that incorporate technical dependencies across multiple domains.
• Develop comprehensive project plans including resource estimates, task sequencing, schedules, and critical‑path identification for multi‑team initiatives.
• Participate in determining and managing project budgets, schedules, and cost controls aligned with enterprise financial processes.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Communicate clearly and effectively through structured verbal updates, executive‑level written documentation, and cross‑functional coordination.
• Identify stakeholders across business, technical, operational, and security teams; create and execute tailored communication plans to maintain alignment and transparency.
• Serve as liaison between business leaders, technical SMEs, cybersecurity teams, infrastructure operations, and networking groups to ensure unified project delivery.

Risk, Compliance & Procurement Management

• Contribute to enterprise risk management by identifying, assessing, and tracking risks across infrastructure, cybersecurity, and networking components.
• Participate in procurement planning and execution for corresponding projects, while ensuring compliance with state policies, technical standards, and security requirements.
• Support mitigation strategies and escalation paths for risks affecting cross‑domain integrations, system uptime, and security posture.

Tools, Reporting & Resource Coordination

• Use project management software to track milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and resource allocation across specialized technical teams.
• Produce data‑driven reports and dashboards that provide visibility to leadership and improve predictability of enterprise project outcomes.

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

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field and five years of experience in IT infrastructure operations, with at least two years in project management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IT/IS Infrastructure, including server and cloud migrations, networking infrastructure, and cybersecurity
• Agile, Scrum, or PMP 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Internal Application

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.