Remote Technical Project Manager Contract Jobs in Tulsa, OK

Description

Background:

Tulsa For You and Me (TFY, d/b/a under inTulsa Initiative, LLC) is a collection of talent attraction and economic growth programs dedicated to building a vibrant and inclusive Tulsa. Operated under the George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF), TFY's nationally recognized programs include Tulsa Remote, LLC, Tulsa Innovation Labs, LLC, inTulsa Initiative, LLC, Build In Tulsa, LLC, Atlas School, LLC, Campus Tulsa, and Tulsa Service Year.

Our ambitious goal: Create 20,000 high-growth industry jobs by 2033, with at least one-third of those opportunities accessible to historically underrepresented Tulsans. This role is part of Integrated Strategies, a centralized team supporting technology, research & analytics, marketing, and business operations across TFY programs. Join us and make a lasting impact on Tulsa's future!

About the Role:

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to join the Integrated Strategies team, supporting complex, multi-stakeholder technical initiatives focused on workforce development, labor market data systems, and federal/state/local partnerships.

This role will primarily manage the execution of research, technical, and data projects for the Integrated Strategies team-including high-profile initiatives such as Tulsa's designation as a Tech Hub and the creation of a Labor Market Observatory (LMO). The TPM may also support additional Integrated Strategies project management needs as they arise, particularly those that strengthen workforce, data infrastructure, and high-stakes partnerships with external institutions locally, statewide, and nationally.

Your primary focus will be project management: ensuring clarity of scope, aligning internal and external teams, tracking progress, and surfacing risks or blockers. You will work within an Agile, Scrum-informed environment, supporting sprint planning, retrospectives, and stand-ups as needed to help maintain momentum and alignment.

This role is ideal for someone with experience managing delivery of data platforms, systems integrations, and/or public sector software tools in highly cross-functional environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day execution of assigned technical projects (1-6 months), ensuring defined scope, timelines, milestones, and success criteria are clearly established and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary liaison for mid-level stakeholders, translating business needs into structured project plans and actionable work for technical teams while ensuring alignment and expectation management.
• Drive disciplined execution tracking-Monitor progress against commitments, proactively identify and manage risks and dependencies, escalate issues when appropriate, and ensure projects remain on track.
• Control scope and manage change-Document requirements clearly, enforce structured change management practices, and prevent scope creep through clear communication and documented approvals.
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings, prepare structured agendas, document decisions and action items, and ensure follow-through and accountability.
• Develop and maintain core project documentation, including project charters, BRDs, functional requirements, risk logs, implementation plans, and structured status reporting.
• Operate effectively within hybrid delivery environments, adapting between Agile and structured project management methodologies as required by the initiative.
• Other Duties as assigned. 

Systems (Jira/Confluence) Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, structured, and execution-ready Jira boards across two technical teams to ensure clarity, accountability, and delivery predictability.
• Ensure backlog hygiene-Validate ticket clarity, acceptance criteria, prioritization alignment, status accuracy, and appropriate task breakdown.
• Monitor SLAs, aging tickets, sprint commitments, and delivery trends to improve transparency and execution reliability.
• Partner with the Technical Project Manager on workflow improvements while enforcing day-to-day Jira discipline and consistency.
• Maintain structured dashboards and reporting to provide accurate, real-time visibility into project health, risks, and progress.
• Ensure alignment between documented requirements and Jira execution artifacts to maintain traceability and delivery integrity.
• Other Duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of experience in technical project management, preferably in cross-sector or data-related projects.
• Experience with data infrastructure projects-such as data warehouses/lakes, analytics platforms, or data-sharing systems.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and project lifecycle management, with demonstrated success coordinating across internal teams and external vendors.
• Familiarity with user acceptance testing (UAT), UX, and requirements gathering for data/tech tools.
• Proficiency in Jira and Asana for managing technical and stakeholder workstreams.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and scheduling logistics.
• Experience in workforce development, civic tech, or economic development is a plus.

Hours & Location:

• This is not a fully remote position as we work in a hybrid office environment. In-Office and hybrid/flexible schedules are based on business need, staff readiness, and approved by one's supervisor.
• You must live in or be able to relocate to Tulsa, OK, or the surrounding area and work from the office at least 3 days per week.
• This is a full-time position with an expectation of working 40 hours per week.
• The typical hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Benefits and Compensation:

As part of our overall compensation package, we offer work/life flexibility, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and generous retirement contributions designed to support you and your family. 

Details:

• 100% employer paid medical, dental, and long-term disability for full-time employees only. Option to add vision and dependents.
• 401K employee and employer contributions
• Paid time off to support you while you are out of the office
• Paid holidays so our employees can spend time with those they care about.
• Employer paid AD&D life insurance, with employee option to add supplemental life insurance.