Project Manager

Strategic Growth Partners

. Manage medium to extra-large complexity projects through the full project life cycle using appropriate methodologies and tools .

Posted 9/15/2026contractOklahoma City • Oklahoma • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55 - $60 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex projects through the full project life cycle, utilizing methodologies such as Waterfall and Agile, while ensuring adherence to federal and state guidelines. Strong capabilities in stakeholder communication, risk mitigation, and resource management are essential for successful project outcomes.

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Project ManagementWaterfall MethodologyAgile MethodologyMS ProjectPMBOK Guide

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Hard Skills

Project Life Cycle ManagementChange ManagementRisk MitigationBudgetingGap AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisStakeholder CommunicationVendor EngagementResource ManagementProject Status Reporting

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingMulti-TaskingOrganizational SkillsDetail Orientation

Industry Keywords

Federal GuidelinesState GuidelinesPMOContract ManagementGroup Facilitation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage medium to extra-large complexity projects through the full project life cycle using appropriate methodologies and tools
Plan and communicate project activities and acquire, develop, and manage project teams
Deliver project scope and objectives, change management, risk mitigation, budgeting, stakeholder communication, vendor engagement, subject matter expert utilization, implementation, and project closure
Develop and manage project status reports and communicate key metrics through the PMO dashboard
Implement change management practices according to 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 guidelines
Facilitate and manage contract processes from initiation to closure
Perform gap analysis and root cause analysis and provide recommendations for successful project outcomes
Lead group facilitation activities for the agency, particularly where interaction with an independent party is required
Direct, coordinate, implement, execute, control, complete, and close Oklahoma State Department of Health projects under PMO guidance
Serve as a primary contact for agency resources and activities throughout assigned project life cycles

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Ability to work onsite a minimum of 3 days per work week, with additional onsite days depending on project requirements
Ability to work 40 hours per week, between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Benefits

Comp & perks

40 hours per week
6-month project duration with renewal