It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. SUMMARY The Program Manager implements, manages and controls all program directives. Ensures the timely accomplishment of all specified requirements and works with senior management to establish program priorities. Responsible for all related contract personnel and operates the program according to established policies/procedures and within stipulated budgetary confinements. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in Project Management; or equivalent combination education/experience. REQUIREMENTS Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred. Must have experience with large contracts with 50 employees. Experience with Agile work environments required. Experience with rapid contract surge/growth a must. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Serves as a focal point and provides program management guidance and expert support for the contract. Responsible for overall assignment of work, management of personnel, financial budgets, as well as all operations and technical aspects for the successful completion of the contract / program requirements. Works with Subcontract Partners to assess impact and solution options to help the customer. Manages the program in accordance with standard practices derived from the Project Management Institute and produces and maintains a Project Management Plan (PMP) that describe the practices that will be employed to manage this project. Develops and manages detail integrated project plan with deliverable schedules and costs, a risk management plan, and reporting procedures. Maintains regular communications with all clients and stakeholders to advise project status and mitigate any risks. Review all significant cost and schedule variances that may arise and discuss with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to jointly resolve. Escalates concerns to project goals, timelines, etc. to the COR in a timely manner. Addresses customer concerns promptly and professionally. Maintains a solid customer relationship and assures customer satisfaction with the successful execution of the project(s). Interfaces with internal project teams, management, customers and suppliers. Maintains timely communications and develops collaborative rapports with solutions-oriented approaches. Implements industry best practices, project management tools and methodologies. When appropriate, ensures staffing levels/skills are adequate for the project scope and deliverables. Actively participates in the hiring of new and replacement project staff. Provides performance assessments and feedback to employees. Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company. Plan daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output. Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and coworkers. Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions to the best of own ability. CNI CORE COMPETENCIES Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including commitment to integrity, knowledge/quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative/motivation, cooperation/relationships, problem analysis/discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral/written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability/dependability, flexibility and ownership/accountability of actions taken. COMPLIANCE Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance with all applicable rules (federal, state, local, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Prime Contract requirements, etc.) both for themselves, their employees, and the company as a whole. Fosters an environment in which they and their employees will report any violations or reasonably suspected violation of CNI policy, FAR, and/or CFR and are comfortable discussing the myriad compliance, conflict, FAR, CFR, etc. issues that arise during the performance of a government contract. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in Project Management; or equivalent combination education/experience. CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATION Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred. JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Must have experience with large contracts with 50 employees. Experience with Agile work environments required. Experience with rapid contract surge/growth a must. Operational knowledge and understanding of federal contracting processes. Proficiency in MS Project applied to a software development life cycle. Ability to plan and oversee projects with project management software tools and methodologies. Ability to provide complete Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting to the client/company. Skilled in facilitating teamwork and coordinating efforts for the successful achievement of goals. Excellent supervisory and management skills with ability to resolve conflicts, grievances, confrontations or disagreements in a constructive manner. Exceptional organization skills with ability to manage effectively multiple projects and priorities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with solid presentation skills and ability to write federal contract proposals. Exceptional customer service and relationship-building skills. Ability to schedule, plan and lead meetings. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical Dental Vision 401(k) STD/LTD/AD&D Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Time Off (PTO) Training and Development Opportunities #INDCNI If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. (CNI) is a federally chartered corporation wholly owned by the Chickasaw Nation. Headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma, CNI serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries that operate as Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) engaged in several lines of business including Civilian, Defense, Filtration, Network Services, and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation. CNI supports a diverse culture that offers innovative approaches and customer-centered services. When you do business with us, you gain efficient and cost-effective solutions that help safeguard the environment, protect and secure key assets, and connect resources to needs. We are proud to support the economic development of the Chickasaw Nation and to contribute to the tribal mission of enhancing the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens through a multitude of programs and services such as education, health care, nutrition services, housing programs, legal services, elder and child care and community support programs. Successful economic development is an integral part of the Chickasaw Nation’s operations.