Project Manager

Job Posting Title

Project Manager

Agency

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Supervisory Organization

State Department of Corrections

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

February 24, 2025

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-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$64,890.00

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job are assigned responsibilities involving the independent direction or management of a project of function for the agency. This position provides critical planning and development of the project area. This position monitors and maintains work with leadership to ensure deliverables are met. The position provides coordination and applies project management techniques to set short- and long-range strategic priorities for the project, while still ensuring that new projects and rules are implemented efficiently and in compliance. This position is expected to interact with agency leadership and internal staff, as well as external partners.

Typical Functions

• Provides oversight, management, and consultation in the planning, development, and implementation or high-priority, complex projects for the agency.
• Ensures key projects are properly planned for implementation for identifying resources needed, offering alternatives, building consensus, and establishing and monitoring timeframes needed to complete projects according to state or agency deadlines.
• Develops project work plans, utilizes project management tools and software such as Office 365, SharePoint, and Smartsheet.
• Convenes stakeholders, and ensures the critical path is identified and deliverables are completed over the course of a project; utilizes problem solving skills to mitigate risks to the project.
• Manages implementation strategies, developing alternative solutions as necessary, by conducting research, analyzing options, and consulting key stakeholders and agency leadership.
• Serves as a consultant and subject matter expert regarding project planning and design.
• Conducts research for the purposes of policy analysis, project planning, and informing leadership and stakeholders.
• Tracks issues (legislation, policy, etc.) that may have an impact on projects.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments within related fields.
• Coordinates with state entities as necessary to ensure adherence to laws and policy.
• Facilitates and schedules project team, stakeholder, and planning meetings.
• Writes and prepares briefs, white-papers, and other graphic and narrative documents that assess costs, benefits, and/or impact of strategic projects. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge and experience in strategic planning, performance management, policy development, and stakeholder engagement. Ability to think critically is required. Must possess analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to define planning-related needs and problems and formulate appropriate recommendations; to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; to prepare and review complex planning reports; to interpret laws, rules, and regulations; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Education and Experience

Two (2) years of experience in project management.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and at least three (3) years of professional experience in strategic planning, performance management, public policy, management of complex projects for public, private, or nonprofit organizations, and state and federal policies and regulations; or an equivalent combination or education and experience.

Additional Job Description

Analytics/Systems Quality

Equal Opportunity Employment

The 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.