PROJECT MANAGER I

Cherokee Federal – a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses – is a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation’s mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. With our heritage of ingenuity coupled with modern business practices, we serve as a trusted partner that can innovate and implement solutions. Our team of companies manages nearly 1,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, consulting, engineering and manufacturing, health, and technology portfolios. Cherokee Federal’s team of small, disadvantaged business entities, many of which are 8(a) and/or HUBZone certified, offer attractive contract vehicles with unique advantages – resulting in a streamlined, responsive contract management process.

SUMMARY

The Project Manager I will oversee, plan, and coordinate all aspects of various IT-related projects from initiation to delivery. Assemble project team, assign individual responsibilities, identify appropriate resources, and develop detailed project plans/schedules to ensure timely completion. Coordinate activities performed by IT staff and others by defining project scope and requirements and performing feasibility and needs/impact assessments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following:

• Evaluates and develops project plans and budgets.
• Coordinates with multiple internal and external groups.
• Disseminates information on any problems or potential delays and mitigation plans.
• Ensures projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Communicates project progress to appropriate audience.
• 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 changes.
• Serves as focal point and liaison between departments on project status or other project information.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in information systems, business administration, finance, or accounting and 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of project management and creating and implementing project schedules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead, mentor and advise large teams.
• The ability to successfully pass a drug screen and federal background check is mandatory
• Cherokee Federal has suspended it’s COVID mandate. However, it’s important to note that Cherokee Federal employees are included as covered employees in U.S. Presidential Executive Order 14042, which mandates Covid vaccines for federal contractors. Executive Order 14042 is currently not subject to enforcement by the Federal government. Therefore, Cherokee Federal has suspended application of the mandate and continues to monitor the government’s guidance on administration of any vaccine requirement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office setting.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Cherokee Federal is a collective group of subsidiary companies of Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB). CNB is the economic engine of Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. As a trusted partner, the Cherokee Federal team of companies manages nearly 2,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, engineering and manufacturing, and mission solutions portfolios – ranging from advanced data analytics and telehealth to cybersecurity, cloud and logistics.

Since 2012, our team of companies has won $6 billion in government contracts and completed more than 5,300 federal missions. Our 3,600+ employees work in 20+ countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories.

Why Cherokee Federal? Visit cherokee-federal.com to learn why you should join our team!

COMPLIANCE

Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, union affiliation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We conform to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations governing all aspects of the relationship between the Company and its employees, including, but not limited to, recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies. The policies and principles of EEO also apply to the selection and treatment of independent contractors, personnel working on our premises who are employed by temporary agencies and any other persons or firms doing business for or with the Company.

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