Project Manager - EPMO

The Project Manager manages, plans and coordinates the full life-cycle of projects for the Indian Health Services. This position ensures that all project goals and objectives are accomplished as laid out in the scope of work and within the prescribed timeframe, budgetary parameters and to the customer’s satisfaction. Provides project team leadership necessary to meet defined project deliverables and maintains positive working relationships with the customer and key stakeholders. The Project Manager utilizes subject matter expertise to analyze and evaluate business functions, systems and processes in order to determine the most effective business applications for meeting the needs of Indian Health Services objectives. This full time position is remote to the Rockville, MD area; however, may be required to be on-site in the future.   

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, 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 

• Must be able to obtain an IHS Public Trust Clearance for access to facilities, equipment and property.  

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS or a related field of study and a minimum of 10 years IT experience. 

• Two or more certifications in PMP is preferred. 

•  Experience with government contracting and procurement preferred. 

• Ability to plan and oversee projects through the use of project management software tools and methodologies, including MS Project, and MS Project Server. 

• Ability to effectively manage a geographically dispersed multifaceted team. 

• Effectively prioritize and manage projects in a fast-paced environment. 

• Maintain excellent working relationship with government customers. 

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills. 

• Experience managing Federal government projects and operations in a consulting environment. 

• Experience with different strategies to successfully implement IT capabilities. 

• Experience designing and documenting technical solutions. 

• Fluency in both technical issues and business processes, such as procurement, finance, and budget. 

• Ability to perform many different roles, both at a detailed level and from a higher-level perspective. 

• Ability to schedule, plan and lead meetings. 

• Exceptional organization skills with ability to effect