IT Project Manager

Overview

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.

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Project Manager
: $90k - $125k, plus annual bonus.

Pay commensurate with experience.

Company Information: Cherokee Nation Businesses Corp - CNB is 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 is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

• 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.
• Champions change management and delivers solutions to frontline software users.
• Disseminates information on any problems or potential delays and mitigation plans.
• Ensures that projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Actively gathers requirements, business process mapping, and ensures process optimization is maintained throughout project lifecycle.
• 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.
• Evaluate processes and utilize data points to implement organizational process improvement.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting
• 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with implementing large-scale IT projects; experience with Salesforce preferred.
• 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

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

Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit  for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Government Administration

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