Project Manager (IT PMO) at WiredPeople in Oklahoma City, OK

Job description

• WiredPeople is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Project Manager to join its Project Management Office (PMO) based in Oklahoma City.
• Operating within the agency's PMO, the Project Manager will direct, coordinate, implement, execute, and close out technology and operational projects ranging from medium to extra-large complexity. A successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage vendor deliverables, drive operational efficiencies, and ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• This position is a full time position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week, flexibly scheduled within standard agency operational hours (7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday). This role will also have a hybrid work arrangement requiring a minimum of three (3) days onsite per week in Oklahoma City. Additional onsite days may be required depending on project life cycle milestones and leadership directives.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Project Execution
• Lead and manage medium to extra-large complexity projects through all phases of the project life cycle, adhering to standard project management frameworks (Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid).
• Define and manage scope, project charters, work breakdown structures, baseline schedules, budgets, risk registers, and communication plans.
• Develop, monitor, and deliver comprehensive project status reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) to the PMO dashboard and executive stakeholders.
• Facilitate change management practices in alignment with agency policies and PMO governance standards.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal business units, technical subject matter experts (SMEs), executive leadership, and external partners.
• Manage vendor relationships, contract milestones, deliverables, and service-level agreements (SLAs); identify bottlenecks, remove blockers, and escalate critical issues proactively.
• Oversee contract processes from procurement/initiation through final acceptance and closeout.
• Resource & Governance Management
• Forecast, acquire, and allocate cross-functional resources to ensure project goals are met efficiently.
• Ensure all deliverables and project processes strictly comply with federal, state, and agency guidelines, data standards, and security mandates.
• Perform routine gap analyses, root cause analyses, and post-implementation reviews to provide actionable recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Lead and facilitate multi-stakeholder workshops, planning sessions, and working groups requiring independent, objective facilitation.

Requirements

• Methodology Expertise: Proven experience managing projects across Waterfall, Agile (Scrum/Kanban), and Hybrid delivery models.
• Standards & Frameworks: Thorough understanding of and practical experience applying the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) Guide and standards.
• Tools & Technology: Hands-on proficiency with Microsoft Project and standard project tracking/reporting suites (e.g., SharePoint, MS Office 365, Teams).
• Communication & Facilitation: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to interface professionally across all organizational levels, from technical teams to executive leadership.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Demonstrated capability in critical thinking, gap analysis, root cause discovery, and high-stakes decision-making.
• Organization: Outstanding organizational abilities, rigorous attention to detail, and a track record of handling multiple complex priorities simultaneously.
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP®) or PMI-ACP certification.
• Previous experience managing IT, enterprise software implementation, or digital transformation projects within state government, public sector, or public health agencies.
• Experience navigating state procurement, vendor contract administration, and public health data systems.

Skills

Required

• PMBOK® Guide and standards
• Microsoft Project
• SharePoint, MS Office 365, Teams

Preferred

• PMP® or PMI-ACP certification