Technical Project Manager

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.