Technical Project Manager II

Mikinok is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Technical Project Manager (TPM II) to lead complex, strategic, and high-impact projects. The TPM II plays a critical role in driving successful outcomes, managing diverse stakeholders, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our project management methodologies. This role is for a proven leader who can navigate intricate challenges and contribute significantly to our organizational goals.

Our Project Management Office (PMO) is at the heart of driving strategic initiatives and delivering impactful solutions for our organization. We're a dynamic, results-oriented team committed to excellence, continuous improvement, and fostering a collaborative environment. We empower our project managers to lead with initiative, to innovate, and to make a tangible difference.

In this role, you will:

• Lead Complex Projects & Programs: Take full ownership of the end-to-end planning, execution, and closure of strategic, complex, and high-value technical projects, often managing multiple interdependent projects simultaneously.
• Develop Comprehensive Project Plans: Merge stakeholder requirements with company goals and coordinate various non-technical and technical personnel during all project phases, from initial discovery through implementation.
• Advanced Risk & Crisis Management: Proactively identify, assess, and develop contingency plans for systemic project risks and dependencies. Effectively manage project crises and bring off-track initiatives back to successful completion.
• Executive Communication & Influence: Articulate complex project information clearly and concisely, influencing decisions and securing necessary buy-in. Inform executive leadership of risks and opportunities. 
• Stakeholder Management & Engagement: Build and maintain robust relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, expertly managing expectations and facilitating conflict resolution.
• Process & Tool Innovation: Actively contribute to and lead initiatives for continuous improvement within the PMO, including refining methodologies, standardizing tools, and implementing best practices.

Requirements

Mandatory Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 4 years of progressive experience in project management, with at least 2 years specifically leading complex, high-impact projects or programs.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale, cross-functional projects on time, within budget, and to scope.
• Expert proficiency in Jira and Confluence.
• General understanding of technical components such as APIs, User Interfaces, and User Interface QA.
• Exceptional organizational skills and experience managing one's own time, balancing many different projects simultaneously, while being flexible, agile, and resilient in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas to diverse audiences, including executive leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority, negotiate solutions, and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset.
• A keen understanding of organizational change management principles.

Desired Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Scrum Master experience

Please Note: We are interested in every qualified candidate who is authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Location and Travel

Mikinok is headquartered in Belcourt, North Dakota with a satellite office in Minneapolis, Minnesota, San Diego, California, and Atlanta, Georgia.  This position can be located at any office, although travel to all offices will be required. Travel will also be required to attend industry conferences and may also be required for vendor management, both of which may vary at times. Total travel should flex between 0% and 25% per month.

Benefits

• The opportunity to help bring much-needed income and economic development to the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians
• Competitive salary and performance bonuses
• Generous employee benefits plan, including robust healthcare plans, matching 401K, and four weeks of PTO
• Company-sponsored professional development and training opportunities  

About the Company

Mikinok Enterprises (d/b/a Spotloan.com) is a leading online direct lender founded in 2012 that utilizes advanced underwriting technology to provide short-term loans to Americans in need. Mikinok Enterprises is wholly owned and operated by the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota, a Federally-recognized Native American Tribe (the “Tribe”).  

Mikinok Enterprises is an integral part of the Tribe’s economic development efforts, and it is an essential provider of employment opportunities on the Tribe’s reservation.  Employment decisions at Mikinok Enterprises are based on qualifications, ability, and merit.  When qualifications are equal, candidates who are enrolled members of the Tribe will receive preference.  After considering this preference, it is Mikinok Enterprises’ policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin.