Program Manager Jobs in Oklahoma

Program Manager jobs in Oklahoma are in steady demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense, energy, healthcare, and government contracting sectors at levels from entry-level coordinator to senior director. Oklahoma City and Tulsa lead hiring volume, with Lawton and Norman adding openings tied to Fort Sill and the University of Oklahoma. Established employers with consistent program manager needs include American Airlines maintenance operations, Tinker Air Force Base contractors like Boeing and L3Harris, and INTEGRIS Health. The most in-demand specializations are defense acquisition program management, energy infrastructure project oversight, and healthcare operations program management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles56
Top employerUniversity of Oklahoma
Top cityOklahoma City, OK
Cities hiring15
Work type88% On-site
Top industryEducation

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INTEGRIS Health
Security Program Manager
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INTEGRIS Health
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Security Program Manager
INTEGRIS Health
Oklahoma
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Master's degree
10,000+

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DCS Corp
Program Manager, Journeyman - Secret
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DCS Corp
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Program Manager, Journeyman - Secret
DCS Corp
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Cloud & DevOps
DevOps
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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NORDAM
Program Manager Ii
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NORDAM
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Program Manager Ii
NORDAM
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Applied Research Solutions
Program Manager Journeyman
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Applied Research Solutions
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Program Manager Journeyman
Applied Research Solutions
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Product Management
Project Management
Research & Academia
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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LSB Industries
Electrical and Instrument Reliability Program Manager
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LSB Industries
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Electrical and Instrument Reliability Program Manager
LSB Industries
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Program Manager Jobs by City in Oklahoma

Where Oklahoma roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Oklahoma City
24 jobs
Tulsa
10 jobs
Tinker AFB
5 jobs
Pryor
3 jobs
Norman
2 jobs
Ardmore
2 jobs
Hugo
1 job
Durant
1 job
Colcord
1 job

Program Manager Job Market in Oklahoma

A snapshot from current Oklahoma openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • University of Oklahoma
    University of Oklahoma6
  • Google
    Google4
  • Mercy
    Mercy2
  • Astrion
    Astrion2
  • Kratos Defense
    Kratos Defense2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education6
  • Technology & Software4
  • Artificial Intelligence3
  • Government & Public Sector2
  • Healthcare & Medical Services2

What Oklahoma Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in program manager jobs across Oklahoma.

  • PMP certification or active enrollment in a PMI-accredited program management curriculum
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or a related technical field
  • Three or more years managing cross-functional programs in defense, energy, or healthcare
  • Demonstrated experience with federal or state government contract oversight and compliance
  • Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Primavera P6
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder reporting and executive briefings

Program Manager Jobs in Oklahoma: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a program manager in Oklahoma?

Most program managers in Oklahoma enter the role through a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field, followed by several years in project coordinator or analyst roles. The Project Management Professional certification from PMI is the most recognized credential among Oklahoma employers, particularly in defense contracting and healthcare. Federal contractors at Tinker Air Force Base and defense primes frequently require or prefer candidates who hold an active clearance alongside PMP credentials.

Which companies hire program managers in Oklahoma?

Companies currently hiring program managers in Oklahoma include University of Oklahoma, Google, and Mercy, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Oklahoma's defense contracting base around Tinker Air Force Base and the energy sector centered in Tulsa and Oklahoma City make the state a consistent market for program management talent.

Which Oklahoma cities have the most program manager jobs?

Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Tinker AFB have the most program manager openings in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City dominates because of its concentration of federal agencies, defense contractors, and major healthcare systems, while Tulsa's energy and manufacturing industries drive demand there, and Norman and Edmond add volume through technology firms and university-affiliated organizations.

Are there remote program manager jobs in Oklahoma?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 13% of program manager openings tied to Oklahoma are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how much of the role centers on coordination, reporting, and stakeholder communication that translates well to distributed work. Strategy, budget oversight, and vendor management tasks are most often performed remotely, while on-site presence is typically required for defense or manufacturing programs.

How can I get hired as a program manager in Oklahoma with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into program management from a project coordinator, business analyst, or operations specialist role within an Oklahoma employer. INTEGRIS Health and SSM Health run structured leadership development programs that place early-career professionals into program support roles. Defense contractors at Tinker Air Force Base regularly hire program management support analysts who transition into full program manager roles after gaining contract experience. Pursuing a CAPM certification from PMI while working in a coordinator role strengthens any application significantly.

Where can I find and apply to program manager jobs in Oklahoma?

You can find and apply to program manager jobs in Oklahoma on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oklahoma openings across industries including defense, energy, healthcare, and government contracting. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly from the listing.

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