Project Manager

About the role

Strategic Growth Partners provides operations and strategic support to Tribal 8(a) and commercial organizations. The client specializes in expert solutions including IT staffing, cybersecurity, computer system validation, SDLC, GxP compliance, quality management, audits, risk assessment, software assurance, and AI technology compliance. The Project Manager will join the Project Management Office (PMO) in Oklahoma City, OK, working on Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) projects. The role involves directing, coordinating, implementing, executing, controlling, completing, and closing projects, serving as primary contact for agency resources, and ensuring alignment with agency strategy, mission, commitments, and goals. Worksite: onsite minimum 3 days per week, with additional days as needed; 40 hours per week, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Project duration: 6 months with renewal option.

Responsibilities

• Manage medium to extra‑large complexity projects through full project life cycle activities using appropriate methodologies and tools, planning and communication, and acquire, develop, and manage the project team.
• Perform standard project management deliverables: scope and objectives, change management, risk mitigation, budgeting, stakeholder communication, project and vendor engagement, subject matter expert utilization, implementation, and project closure.
• Develop and manage project status reports for stakeholders and PMO dashboard metrics.
• Implement change management practices per agency and PMO guidance.
• Forecast, manage, and acquire resources needed to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure project activities and deliverables adhere to federal, state, or agency documented guidelines.
• Facilitate and manage contract processes from initiation to closure.
• Perform gap analysis, root cause analysis, and provide recommendations for successful outcomes.
• Lead group facilitation activities for the agency, especially where independent party interaction is required.

Requirements

• Experience with Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid project management methodologies.
• Strong familiarity with and/or ability to use MS Project.
• Understanding and experience with PMI’s PMBOK Guide and Standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally with all staff levels.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills; multi‑tasking capability.
• Well‑organized and detail oriented.

Pay

$55 – $60 per hour.

Schedule

40 hours per week, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; onsite minimum 3 days per week with additional days as needed per project requirements.