Healthcare Project Manager State Government (Oklahoma)

Position: Project Manager Level II

Client: Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH)
Location: Oklahoma City, OK (Hybrid Minimum 3 days onsite per week)
Contract Duration: 12 months, with an option to renew
Schedule: 40 hours per week
Interview Process: One round via Microsoft Teams or in person

Job Description:

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its Project Management Office (PMO). The selected candidate will manage projects throughout their full lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery, budget control, risk mitigation, and alignment with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage medium to large-scale projects from initiation and planning through execution, implementation, and closure.
• Develop project plans, define scope and objectives, and manage schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Apply Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid project management methodologies as appropriate.
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, change requests, and mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, vendors, project teams, and subject matter experts.
• Prepare project status reports, key performance metrics, and PMO dashboard updates.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract activities from initiation through closure.
• Conduct gap analysis and root cause analysis, identify project challenges, and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure project deliverables comply with applicable agency, state, and federal guidelines.
• Facilitate meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of formal Project Management experience.
• Experience managing projects through the complete project lifecycle.
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project (MS Project).
• Knowledge of PMI s PMBOK Guide and project management standards.
• Experience in project planning, budgeting, risk management, change management, and stakeholder communication.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with core technology implementations and IT projects.
• Previous experience in state government, healthcare, public health, regulatory, or similar service-related environments.
• PMP, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) certification.
• A graduate degree in Project Management, MBA, MPH, or a related field.

Important Work Arrangement:

This is a hybrid position requiring the selected candidate to work onsite at the OSDH Central Offices in downtown Oklahoma City at least 3 days per week. Additional onsite days may be required depending on project needs. Relocation is acceptable if the candidate can meet the onsite requirement.