Project Manager III

The Project Manager III manages, contracts, plans and coordinates the full life cycle of highly complex or large projects. This position ensures that all project goals and objectives are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe, budgetary parameters and to the customer’s satisfaction. Provide project team leadership necessary to meet defined project deliverables and maintains positive working relationships with the customer and key stakeholders. Effective in managing multiple tasks within the scope of work.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.
 

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

The ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the Secret level. 
 

Understand and implement project management methodologies and best practices.  Proficient in utilizing project management software and tools.  Work independently and typically reports to the Sr. Program Manager or Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Maintains a solid customer relationship and assures customer satisfaction with the successful execution of the project.

Interfaces with internal project teams, management, customers and suppliers. Maintains timely communications and develops collaborative rapports with solutions-oriented approaches.

Seeks opportunities to expand business. Participates in proposal and solution development for additional project opportunities.

Manages project scope, deliverables, cost, profitability, schedule, quality and resources. Meets both on time delivery and budgetary objectives. 

Develops and maintains project plans and budgets to guide the execution and control of the project.

Communicates project plans, objectives, timelines, schedules, job assignments, responsibilities and reporting relationships.

Responsible for understanding contractual agreements and regulatory compliance related to assigned projects.

Sets, manages and communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders.

Ensures that operations are being executed in accordance with CNI policies and processes. Leverages corporate tools and templates where appropriate.

Assigns, manages and monitors agreements and activities for subcontracts. This includes review and approval of invoices, funding, ensuring compliance with prime contracts invoicing and payment terms etc.

Responsible for time collection, invoice approvals, status reporting, and completion of contract setup checklists.

Upon contract award, works with Contract Administrators to determine work breakdown structures, obtain W-9 and required vendor information, approve billing formats, and assist with workforce setup and maintenance etc.

Ensures staffing levels / skills are appropriate for the project scope and deliverables. Actively participates in the hiring of new and replacement project staff. Provides performance assessments and feedback to employees on a regular basis.

Tracks and reports on project milestones and deliverables. Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path.

Collects and disseminates performance information, such as project review data, status reports, progress measurement and forecasting. 

Proactively manages changes in project scope. Identifies potential crises and devises contingency plans.

Develops Statement of Work. Assigns, manages and monitors activities for subcontractors.  Performs time collection, invoice approvals and status reporting.

Oversees the conduct and delivery of the Primary Project Objectives as defined in the contract Statement of Work.  Identifies relative quality standards and ensures the highest quality of services are met.

Performs overall project management and reporting functions related to multiple activities being performed across multiple task areas. 

Leads the procurement of non-subcontractors as needed to deliver the project requirements.

Ensures project close out activities and executed and recorded. Documents lessons learned and shares with Operations Support Team.

Implements industry best practices, project management tools and methodologies.

Ability to provide complete Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting to the client / company.

Ability to resolve conflicts, complaints, confrontations or disagreements in a constructive manner.   

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study with four to seven (4-7) years of relevant Project Management experience or have equivalent combination of education / experience. 

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office/warehouse setting. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, occasionally above head. Regularly required to twist at the waist, climb and descend stairs while carrying objects. Ability to speak and hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Regularly lifts and/or moves up to twenty-five pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to fifty pounds. Works near moving mechanical parts. Regularly exposed to general office and general office machinery noise. May be exposed to warehouse, truck or forklift noise. 

EOE including Disability/Vet

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401(k)

• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance

• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D

• Legal-Aid Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) 

• Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).