Job Posting TitleSenior Project Manager
Agency340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Supervisory Organization340 Strategy & Business Performance
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)June 30, 2024
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)Full/Part-TimeFull time
Job TypeRegular
CompensationThe annual compensation for this position is up to between $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 based on education and experience.
Why you’ll love it here!RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!
Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.
- Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
- A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
- Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
- 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
- 11 paid holidays a year.
- Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
- Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
- Longevity Bonus for years of service
Job Description Sr. Project Manager PHL Location: 4615 W Lakeview Rd, Stillwater, OK 74075
Salary: $70,000 to 90,000.00 annually based on education and experience
Full Time /Part Time: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday
Primary Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Why you’ll love it here! RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!! What is Public Health?
Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.
- Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
- A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
- Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
- 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
- 11 paid holidays a year.
- Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
- Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
- Longevity Bonus for years of service
Position Description: The Sr. Project Manager role is within the OSDH PMO and is an unclassified position which reports to the PMO Director. The Senior Project Manager will assist in oversight and direction for the PMO strategy, Portfolio level projects and internal staff, manage multiple complex projects, maintain positive stakeholder relationships, and provide coaching to other OSDH Project Managers. As part of the PMO, the Senior Project Manager will work with the team to leverage resources, drive efficiencies and ensure projects are delivered on time and meet overall objectives. This position provides agency staff with exceptional training and facilitation skills in the areas of project management, problem solving, and process mapping. LOCATION: This position will work at the Public Health Laboratory in Stillwater, OK.
Duties:Maintain role of Project Manager as defined in the Job Description:
- 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.
- Coach and mentor service area staff who are managing small to medium complexity projects on best practices, tools, change efforts and general project management methods.
- Manage service area opportunities through co-led efforts with the PMO Director to identify and prioritize projects and potential resources.
- Serve as PMO escalation point for other project managers and stakeholders as needed.
- Help to define best practices for project management, methods and tool utilization.
- Assist PMO Director in coaching and developing PMO project managers.
- Routinely performs problem solving and root cause analysis.
- Assist in the conduct of agency wide Project Management, process mapping and problem solving training, and oversee and administer agency exams and certifications.
- Demonstrate dynamic ability to lead group facilitation activities for the agency especially in areas requiring interaction of an independent party.
- Help PMO Director with general tasks as assigned.
Other Duties- Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
- Work effectively in team environment, participating and assisting the agency.
Minimum Qualifications:Required: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Health, Business Management, or technical-oriented degree plus 5 or more years of project management experience and PMP certification.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in public health, Business Administration, Program/Project Management, Leadership, Public Administration, or related field demonstrating graduate level experience in concepts relative to the position, and 10 years of applicable experience described above.
Valued Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Ability to manage numerous projects at once and manage resource contention.
- Ability to learn quickly
- Advanced ability to speak with leadership and develop leadership-ready presentations
- Good interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Well-organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
- Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects.
- Change Management skills.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: This position is set in an office environment. While performing the duties of the job, employees are frequently required to stand, walk, lift, and reach. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position.
Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .
