Project Manager

Varmoda is seeking a qualified Project Manager to join the Project Management Office (PMO) in Oklahoma City.The Project Manager will work with the PMO team to leverage resources, drive efficiencies, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet overall objectives. This position will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, completion, and closure of assigned projects under the guidance and direction of the PMO.

The Project Manager will ensure consistency with organizational strategy, mission, commitments, and goals. This individual will serve as the primary contact for directing resources and activities throughout the life cycle of assigned projects. The role will also manage vendor relationships and deliverables within project scope, remove blockers, and escalate issues as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage medium to extra-large complexity projects throughout the full project life cycle using appropriate methodologies, tools, planning, and communication.
• Acquire, develop, and manage project teams.
• Perform standard project management activities, including:
• Scope and objective definition
• Change management
• Risk mitigation
• Budgeting
• Stakeholder communication
• Project and vendor engagement
• Subject matter expert utilization
• Implementation
• Project closure
• Develop and manage project status reports for communication with project stakeholders.
• Report key project metrics for the PMO dashboard.
• Implement change management practices in accordance with organizational and PMO guidance.
• Forecast, manage, and acquire resources as necessary to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure project activities and deliverables comply with applicable federal, state, or documented organizational guidelines.
• Facilitate and manage contract processes from initiation through closure.
• Routinely perform gap analysis and root cause analysis and provide recommendations for successful project outcomes.
• Lead group facilitation activities, particularly in areas requiring interaction by an independent party.
• Manage vendor relationships and project deliverables within the defined project scope.
• Remove project blockers and escalate issues as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a formal Project Manager.
• Minimum Project Manager tier of Level II.
• Non-technology and/or core technology experience.
• Experience with Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid project management methodologies.
• Strong familiarity with and/or ability to use Microsoft Project.
• Understanding and experience with the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge 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.
• Strong multitasking capabilities.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented.

Preferred Qualifications
Graduate-level degree in:

• Project Management
• Business Administration
• Public Health
• A related field
• Experience in state government, regulatory, or a similar service-related business.

Certifications & Clearance

Preferred Certifications:

• PMP
• LSSBB
• CSM

Required Skills

• Project Management
• Process Improvement
• Lean Six Sigma