Project Manager -Oklahoma City, OK (Hybrid)

Incept Data Solutions • Oklahoma City, OK

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Incept Data Solutions is hiring an experienced Project Manager for a state public health agency’s Project Management Office in Oklahoma City. The role leads medium to extra-large projects from initiation through closure, ensuring they remain on schedule and within budget and align with the agency’s mission. The Project Manager serves as a primary point of contact for agency resources and vendors throughout each project. The position is hybrid, with a minimum of three onsite days per week in downtown Oklahoma City, and requires U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a formal project manager.
• Experience with Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methods.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Project.
• Working knowledge of the PMI PMBOK Guide and Standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Project Management, an MBA, an MPH, or a related field.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB), or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification.
• Experience in state government, a regulated industry, or a similar service-based setting.
• Experience managing technology or business-system projects.
• Background in process improvement or Lean Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through the full life cycle using Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid methods.
• Manage project scope, change management, risk mitigation, budgets, stakeholder communications, and project closure.
• Produce status reports and report key metrics to the PMO dashboard.
• Manage vendor relationships and deliverables, remove blockers, and escalate issues when needed.
• Forecast and secure resources needed to achieve project goals.
• Ensure project work complies with federal, state, and agency guidelines.
• Manage contract processes from start to close.
• Conduct gap analyses and root-cause analyses and recommend improvements.
• Lead group facilitation sessions with stakeholders at all levels.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed