Information Technology Project Manager

Job Description

Project Manager

Oversee various system projects of a highly complex nature without supervision. Assemble project team, assign individual responsibilities, identify appropriate resources needed, and develop schedule to ensure timely completion of projects.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Project Manager: Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Project Manager Responsibilities Include

• Evaluates and develops project plans and budgets.
• Maintains familiarity with the system scope and project objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member in order to effectively coordinate the activities of the team.
• Coordinates with multiple internal and external groups.
• Disseminates information on any problems or potential delays and mitigation plans.
• Ensures that projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Communicates project progress to appropriate audience.
• Manages all phases of assigned programs from inception through completion
• Manages aspects of customer interface, including requirements of cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Manages project deliverables and progress through continuous communication with project members.
• Participates in negotiation of requirements and requirements changes.
• Oversees Cost, Schedule, Scope, and Risk Management.
• Remains aware of any potential problems and works to mitigate any risks
• Serves as focal point for and liaison between departments on project status or other project information.
• Provides leadership and motivation to project team members throughout the project life cycle and provide practical guidance on driving projects to completion.
• Recommends and implements improvements to IT’s PMO.
• Evaluate processes and utilize data points to implement organizational process improvement.
• Implement change management initiatives through all system and project deliverable to change management adoption.
• Drive process improvement and process improvement initiatives from start to finish.
• Review and update technical training material or standard operating procedure documentation.
• Researches, analyzes, and recommends improvements to an organization's business processes in order to improve overall organizational performance.
• Studies operational and performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.
  
  

Project Manager Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities Requested

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or related degree.
• 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with implementing large-scale projects.
• Working knowledge of project management, creating, and implementing project schedules, and managing project teams and budgets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor and advise large teams.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• PMP Certification highly recommended. Lean Six Sigma preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
  
  

Company Information

Cherokee Nation Businesses Corp - CFED (CNB) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNB, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Keywords

• Project Management
• Process Improvement
• Change Management
• Risk Mitigation
• PMP Certification
  
  

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• Program Manager
• IT Project Manager
• Business Project Manager
• Technical Project Manager
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