Project Manager

Project Manager

Req number:

R8827

Employment type:

Full time

Worksite flexibility:

Hybrid

Who we are

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the management of one or multiple moderately complex projects concurrently; plans and performs analysis of company functions, processes, and activities

Job Description

CAI is seeking a Project Manager to leverage resources, drive efficiencies, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet overall objectives. The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, completion, and closing of projects under the guidance and direction of the PMO, ensuring consistency with the agency’s strategy, mission, commitments, and goals. The Project Manager will serve as a primary contact for direction of agency resources and activities as they relate to the life cycle of assigned projects. This position is contract and hybrid (3-days onsite) in Oklahoma City, OK.
What You’ll Do

• Manage medium to extra-large complexity projects through full project life cycle activities utilizing appropriate methodologies and tools, planning and communication, and acquire, develop, and manage the project team
• Perform all standard project management deliverables including scope and objectives, change management, risk mitigation, budgeting, stakeholder communication, project and vendor engagement, subject matter expert utilization, implementation, and project closure
• Develop and manage project status reports for communicating with project stakeholders and reporting key metrics for the PMO dashboard
• Implement change management practices in accordance with agency and PMO guidance
• Forecast, manage, and acquire (as necessary) resources needed to achieve project objectives
• Ensure project activities and deliverables adhere to federal, state, or agency documented guidelines
• Facilitate and manage contract processes from initiation to closure
• Routinely perform gap analysis, root cause analysis, and offer recommendations for successful project outcomes
• Demonstrate dynamic ability to lead group facilitation activities for the agency especially in areas requiring interaction of an independent party 

What You'll Need

Required:

• Minimum of 5 years of Project Management experience with experience managing complex projects through full project lice cycle
• Experience in project scope, change management, risk mitigation, budgeting, stakeholder and vendor management, and contract management
• Experience in Lean Six Sigma processes
• Proven experience in process improvement
• Experience with Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid project management methodologies
  Strong hands-on experience using MS Project
  Understanding and experience with the Project Management Institute's (PMI) Project Management
• 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 

Preferred:

• Graduate degree in Project Management, MBA, MPH or related degree
• Experience in state government, regulator, or similar service-related business
• PMP, LSSBB, and/or CSM certification 

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

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Reasonable accommodation statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected] or (888) 824 – 8111.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Computer Aid, Inc.(CAI) not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

 

Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.

$50-$55 per hour

The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.