Information Technology Project Manager

We are looking for an experienced

Project Manager II

to support the client's Project Management Office (PMO) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of formal project management experience, with a strong background in

core technology implementations, business process improvement, and enterprise-level project delivery

.

This position involves managing medium-to-large, complex projects across technology and business operations. The Project Manager will oversee the complete project lifecycle, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage vendor relationships, monitor budgets and schedules, and ensure successful project delivery.

Candidates with previous experience managing projects for

state government agencies, public health organizations, regulatory agencies, or other public-sector environments

are strongly preferred.

The successful candidate must demonstrate expertise in Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid project management methodologies, along with strong stakeholder communication, risk management, and problem-solving abilities.

Local Oklahoma City candidates will be given preference.

The position is 100% onsite in Oklahoma city, Oklahoma, if you are not near or in this area your resume will be passed on due to in person interviews.

Strict Requirements

• US Citizen or Green Card holder requirement per the client.
• W2 employment only.
• No C2C, recruiters need not inquire.
• Must be available to work onsite in Oklahoma City.
• Must be able to successfully complete a standard background check.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum

5 years of professional experience

as a formal Project Manager.

• Demonstrated experience managing

core technology implementation projects

.

• Experience managing medium-to-large projects through the complete project lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid project management methodologies.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, resources, risks, and deliverables.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating vendors and managing vendor deliverables.
• Experience developing project plans, status reports, executive dashboards, and project documentation.
• Strong understanding of PMI's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project or comparable enterprise project management tools.
• Experience facilitating stakeholder meetings, gathering requirements, and coordinating cross-functional project teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with process improvement, gap analysis, root cause analysis, and change management.
• Previous project management experience with state government agencies or public-sector organizations.
• Experience supporting public health, healthcare, or regulatory programs.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) certification.
• Graduate degree in Project Management, Business Administration (MBA), Public Health (MPH), or a related discipline.
• Experience managing projects involving both technology implementations and business process improvements.
• Experience with government project governance, compliance, and reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple medium-to-large technology and business projects from initiation through closure.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
• Coordinate internal teams, external vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Monitor project milestones, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage project scope, change requests, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Prepare project status reports, executive presentations, and PMO dashboard metrics.
• Facilitate project meetings, stakeholder discussions, and decision-making sessions.
• Conduct gap analysis and root cause analysis to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Implement organizational change management and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Resolve project blockers and escalate critical issues when necessary.
• Manage vendor performance and support contract-related project activities.
• Ensure successful implementation, transition, documentation, and project closure.

If interested, please apply with resume.