Project Manager III

Project Manager III

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen, lawful resident alien, citizen of American Samoa or other territory owning permanent allegiance to the United States.

Oversee various professional scientific and technical projects of a highly complex nature without supervision. Assemble project team, assign individual responsibilities, identify appropriate resources needed, develop and manage schedule to ensure timely completion of projects; partner with customers for planning, contract management, issue resolution and risk mitigation; manages day-to-day operations of contract support and support team, inclusive of sub-contractor management.

Compensation & Benefits:

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

Project Manager III Responsibilities Include: 

• Oversees project execution ensuring adherence to contract, budget, schedule, scope, risk management.
• Manages support services and projects CONUS and OCONUS.
• Develop, evaluate, and updates project plans including project objectives, scope of work, deliverables, technologies, operational requirements and assignment, task, or other specifications.
• Maintains familiarity with the contract 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.
• Manages all phases of assigned programs from inception through completion.
• Manages all aspects of customer interface, including requirements of cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Manages project deliverables and progress through continuous communication with project members and customers.
• Participates in negotiation of requirements and requirements changes.
• Remains aware of any potential problems and works to mitigate any risks.
• Supervise/manage a project team of approximately 120 and provide input towards hiring/firing/performance/staff decisions.
• Assists with identifying, reviewing and selecting vendors or consultants.
• Recommends and implements improvements to the PMO.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Project Manager III Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: 

• Bachelor’s Degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and 10 years of program management experience required, and five years of technical experience is required.
• Program management experience must include at least 5 years managing IDIQ Task Order contracts with a team of up to 120 full time employees.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with implementing large-scale projects.
• Preferred experience with projects supporting forensic toxicology, medico-legal death investigations, and/or forensic DNA analytical services.
• Preferred experience in DoD forensic program support.
• Advanced working knowledge of project management, creating, and implementing project schedules, and managing project teams and budgets. 
• Risk mitigation and issue resolution.
• Solution oriented with proven capability to realize results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor and advise large teams.
• Working knowledge of MS product suite: Excel, Word, SharePoint; Project Management software and DoD reporting systems.
• Complete a NACI investigation.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH) is a 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 CNIH, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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