PROJECT MANAGER

About the Role

We’re seeking a Project Manager to support a public-sector Project Management Office. The role involves managing medium to extra-large, complex projects from initiation through closure, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and aligned with organizational objectives. The ideal candidate brings experience with Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies, along with strong stakeholder communication, vendor coordination, and project delivery skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure.
• Define and manage project scope, objectives, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Acquire, develop, and manage project teams.
• Forecast and coordinate resources needed to achieve project objectives.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and implement change management practices.
• Manage vendor relationships and deliverables, remove blockers, and escalate issues.
• Prepare project status reports and key metrics for PMO dashboards.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and decisions to stakeholders.
• Ensure project activities and deliverables follow applicable federal, state, and agency guidelines.
• Facilitate contract processes from initiation through closure.
• Conduct gap and root cause analyses and recommend solutions.
• Facilitate group discussions and cross-functional collaboration.

Required Experience and Skills

• Experience with Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid project management methodologies.
• Strong familiarity with or the ability to use Microsoft Project.
• Understanding and experience with PMI’s PMBOK Guide and Standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with staff at all levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and multitasking skills.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.

Schedule

40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, within 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Overtime is not approved.

Location and Work Arrangement

Oklahoma City, OK. Hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of 3 days onsite per week; additional onsite days may be required. Local or nearby candidates are preferred.

Contract Duration

12 months, with an option to renew.

Visa Requirements

U.S. Citizens (USC) or Green Card holders (GC) only. No C2C.

Interview Process

One interview round via Microsoft Teams or in person.