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Project Manager

Datasoft Technologies, Inc.Oklahoma City, OK🇺🇸United States

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior

Work modeHybrid

LocationOklahoma City, OK, United States

PMPRoot Cause AnalysisWaterfallAgileProject Management

Job description

Title: Project Manager
Location: Oklahoma City, OK 73102 – Hybrid
Duration: 12 months with the option to renew
Interview Process: 1 round interview over Teams or in person with most qualified candidates.
Hybrid work: the position will be expected to perform work onsite for a minimum of 3 days per work week, with an expectation to work onsite additional days depending on project requirements for a given week.
We are seeking a qualified Project Manager to join its Project Management Office (PMO) located in the agency’s Oklahoma City office. Within the PMO, the Project Manager will work with the team to leverage resources, drive efficiencies, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet overall objectives. The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, completion, and closing of projects under the guidance and direction of the PMO, ensuring consistency with the agency’s strategy, mission, commitments, and goals. The Project Manager will serve as a primary contact for direction of agency resources and activities as they relate to the life cycle of assigned projects. The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, completion, and closing of projects ensuring consistency with the agency’s strategy, mission, commitments, and goals. The Project Manager will manage vendor relationships and deliverables within project scope, removing blockers and escalating issues as needed.
Responsibilities:

Manage medium to extra-large complexity projects through full project life cycle activities utilizing appropriate methodologies and tools, planning and communication, and acquire, develop, and manage the project team.
Perform all standard project management deliverables including 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 communicating with project stakeholders and reporting key metrics for the PMO dashboard.
Implement change management practices in accordance with agency and PMO guidance.
Forecast, manage, and acquire (as necessary) 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.
Routinely perform gap analysis, root cause analysis, and offer recommendations for successful project outcomes.
Demonstrate dynamic ability to lead group facilitation activities for the agency especially in areas requiring interaction of an independent party.

Requirements

Education preferences: Graduate level degree in Project Management, MBA, MPH or related degree.
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a formal project manager. Preference given to experience in state government, regulatory or similar service-related business.
Certifications preferred: PMP, LSSBB, CSM
Experience with Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid project management methodologies.
Strong familiarity with and/or the ability to use MS Project.
Understanding and experience with the Project Management Institute's (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide and Standards.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills and multi-tasking capabilities.
Well-organized and detail oriented. Minimum tier for a project manager is Level II, and we are looking for someone with non-technology and/or core technology experience.
About our Company
DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:
Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical/Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
401 (K)