Project Manager III

About the role

The Project Manager III manages, plans and coordinates the full life-cycle of projects for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), specifically for the Office of Food Policy and Response (OFPR). This position helps to ensure that the goals and objectives are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and funding parameters. Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects within an enterprise IT environment and coordinate activities across technical teams, program stakeholders, and government leadership.
• Support OFPR in project planning by gathering information, developing project plans and timelines, and identifying required resources.
• Oversee the full project life cycle from initiation through completion, ensuring deliverables meet scope, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Develop and maintain project scopes, schedules, milestones, and deadlines using project management software.
• Supports working group leads with scheduling and facilitating meetings; prepare meeting agendas, minutes, action items, and routine status reports.
• Conduct timely follow‑up to ensure actions are addressed.
• Tracks project progress, document milestones, and update timelines for assigned deliverables.
• Keeps the Office Director, Deputy Director, and Senior Leadership informed of project status, risks, and potential obstacles.
• Provides updates on working group activities and ensure reports and deliverables are submitted by required deadlines.
• Conducts requirements gathering, develops project charters, WBS, schedules, and timelines.
• Applies project management best practices and federal regulatory standards.
• Drives process improvements and implements best‑in‑class planning, scheduling, and budgeting practices.
• Produces high‑quality reports, documentation, and presentations.
• Utilizes Microsoft Office and project management tools effectively.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, organization, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
• Works independently and in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.