We are currently looking for a Full Time IT Project Manager to join our Chief Technology Officer team located at the WinStar IT Data Center working 8:00AM-5:00PM - Mo Tu We Th Fr.

Summary:

The Project Manager will be responsible to oversee activities, project tracking and overall implementation of assigned projects.

Responsibilities:
* Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency
* Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
* Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
- Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment
- Maintains and promotes professionalism
- Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
- Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
* Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
* Review and Manage IT Project Management activities to improve processes and systems
* Manage the full life cycle of assigned projects including the development, project scope definition, project plan, budget, resource plan and schedule, including CNDC staff members, consultants and contract resources
* Manage direct reports, indirect reports and IT vendors
* Manage a project budgets exceeding $500K
* Preparation of project plans, present to management; lead the project team in carrying out approved projects
* Manage daily communications and project milestones with internal customers
* Establish communication process for each project team through which critical information, meeting schedules, agendas, project documents and meeting minutes are distributed
* Aid in the implementation of technical solutions, which provide improved efficiency
* Participate in cross-functional teams to solve potential problems before they become major issues
* Establish cross-functional team members and organize meetings (agendas, chairing of meeting, timely and thorough documentation and distribution of meeting minutes and deliverables)
* Provide leadership, direction, and coaching on project specific tasks as well as individual professional development for those on the team
* Attend and actively participating in weekly projects team meetings as scheduled
* Provide guidance to others on PMO initiatives, standards, frameworks, processes
* Utilize current PMIS for all managed projects
* Assist with the creation and delivery of training programs for various affected departments to support new process, technology and/or new operations
* Other tasks as necessary to ensure timely, accurate and cost effective support and implementation of new strategic initiatives or other projects supporting the company's growth and business plan
* Support the development and implementation of key PMO processes such as Resource Management, Metric Reporting, Project Monitoring and Reporting
* Work with a variety of business units across the organization on a local and global scale
* Provide guidance on Global IT initiatives. Standards, frameworks, processes
* Responsible for the process of researching solutions and managing the development efforts through the deployment of the solution
* Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies:
Essential:
* Ability to collaborate with and or coordinate efforts of others (e.g. cross-functional teams)
* Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and repair equipment
* Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
* Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
* Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
* Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
* Knowledge of the Casino Management System: Bally's ACSC, with emphasis on the Gaming Analyst settings
* Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
* Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
* Demonstrates knowledge of server technology, including Windows-based servers, Unix-based servers, and terminal servers
* Basic knowledge of Bally's ACSC system
* Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management

Skills:
Essential:
* Proficiency with Bally's ACSC casino management system
* Knowledge of NIST, COBIT, HIPPA, and other applicable frameworks
* Must have basic knowledge of ACSC system and casino-based facility software

Experience:
Essential:
* 5 years directly related experience
* A minimum of 5 years of project management experience

Education:
Essential:
* High School, GED or Equivalent

Nonessential:
* Bachelors Degree in directly related field

Credentials:
Essential:
* Pass gaming background check
* Gaming license or permit as required by assigned position
* Standard Driver's License
* Project Management Professional

Nonessential:
* CN Core Leadership Level 1

Working Conditions:
Essential:
* Must be able to sit or stand for long periods
* Use computer up to 100% of shift
* Works in an office setting

Training
*It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.