Project Manager

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission is seeking a dedicated and organized Project Manager to lead critical initiatives across our core divisions, including Oil and Gas Conservation, Public Utilities, Transportation, and Petroleum Storage Tank. You will be responsible for the full project lifecycle, from initial scope and resource planning to final implementation, ensuring that the Commission meets its statutory obligations and serves the public interest effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Public Administration, or a related technical/scientific field.
• Five (5) years of professional experience in project management, vendor contract management, or a combination of education and experience with at least two (2) years specifically focused on process improvement, PMO setup, or organizational transformation.
• Knowledge of the various types of project management methodologies; formal governance for multisystem solutions or major development projects; and project integration for modernization or transformational projects that are medium in size and scope for an agency.
• Skill in communicating long- and short-term milestones; documenting all aspects of the project including requested changes of scope; managing all resources required to complete the project within the timeline, budget, and scope of project; and develop and implement quality assurance strategies and standards to monitor post-project performance for slippage.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks; apply business and technical acumen; engage and motivate the project team, stakeholders, vendors, and others; and provide leadership.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., ServiceNow, Azure DevOps) and a strong understanding of state regulatory processes.
• Demonstration of ability to take a "blank slate" environment and build structured, repeatable processes.
• Project Management Professional or Agile/Scrum Certification; Other Change Management certifications are a plus
• Background in energy, utility regulation, or environmental policy.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage all aspects of assigned projects, ensuring deliverables and milestones are met on schedule and within budget.
• Identify required resources, assess business impacts, and develop risk mitigation strategies for agency-wide initiatives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between internal stakeholders (Commissioners, Division Directors, Agency Leadership) and external partners (vendors, contractors, and regulated industries).
• Monitor project performance and staffing; prepare detailed reports, exhibits, or legislative updates.
• Implement strategies for quality control throughout the project lifecycle and perform post-project assessments to ensure long-term regulatory efficacy.
• Act as the agency’s internal consultant; provide training to staff on project management best practices and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Lead the organizational shift toward a project-oriented culture, managing the "people side" of process changes to ensure high adoption rates across the agency.
• Analyze cross-departmental workloads to identify bottlenecks and ensure that subject matter experts (SMEs) are not overallocated.
• Collaborate with the Finance Division to align Project Management Office (“PMO”) activities with fiscal year cycles and legislative appropriations.

Benefits

• 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
• 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
• 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
• 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
• Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year.
• A comprehensive health insurance package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account.
• A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan or Deferred Compensation Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees