Cherokee Nation · 1 week ago
Project Manager Information Technology
Cherokee Nation is a trusted partner for federal clients, focused on solving complex challenges. The Project Manager will oversee various system projects, coordinate project teams, and ensure timely completion while managing budgets and resources.
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Responsibilities
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
Coordinates with multiple internal and external groups
Disseminates information on any problems or potential delays and mitigation plans
Ensures that projects remain on schedule and within budget
Communicates project progress to appropriate audience
Manages all phases of assigned programs from inception through completion
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
Remains aware of any potential problems and works to mitigate any risks
Serves as focal point for and liaison between departments on project status or other project information
Provides leadership and motivation to project team members throughout the project life cycle and provide practical guidance on driving projects to completion
Recommends and implements improvements to IT’s PMO
Evaluate processes and utilize data points to implement organizational process improvement
Implement change management initiatives through all system and project deliverable to change management adoption
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
Qualification
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 projects
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
PMP Certification highly recommended
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Company
Cherokee Nation
Cherokee Nation is a tribal community in the United States.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$27.37MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Health & Human ServicesU.S. Department of TransportationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2025-06-11Grant· $1.27M
2025-01-13Grant· $10.7M
2023-10-23Grant· $0.07M
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