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We are looking for a Senior Project Manager in Columbia, SC, for a 12 months contract position.
Position: Senior Project Manager
Position type: 12 months contract position
Work Location: Columbia, SC
Description:
- This position will be primarily responsible for serving as the project manager of the agency s Application Migration and Modernization project. The project aims to modernize the technology portfolio, enhance operational efficiency, and reduce costs through a strategic and structured migration approach.
- This is a high-impact, high-visibility position with many moving parts ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys seeing their work make a real difference.
- This position will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and aligned with agency goals. This role requires a high degree of independence, strong collaboration across internal programs and external stakeholders, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with confidence.
Daily Responsibilities:
- Direct and manage complex, high-impact projects using hybrid Agile methodologies.
- Develop and deliver executive-level project updates and presentations.
- Facilitate collaboration between business leaders, product owners, and technical teams to align project goals with stakeholder expectations.
- Lead Agile events including sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.
- Coach and mentor junior project managers and project staff.
- Support enterprise-wide planning and systems integration efforts.
- Ensure compliance with state procurement and fiscal policies, including contract negotiation and vendor management.
- Interpret and apply laws, regulations, and agency policies to ensure accountability and compliance.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor s degree in business, public administration, information systems, or a related field.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Agile Certifications such as: Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), SAFe Agilist (SA), Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM).
- 5 years as a Project Manager - experience managing large-scale projects of moderate complexity and risk.
- Experience leading Agile teams and managing project lifecycles.
- Proficiency with Agile project management tools such as Microsoft Planner(Premium), JIRA, or similar.
Desired skills:
- A Master s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 10 years of experience in project management in a government or enterprise environment.
- Experience leading application migration projects for government agencies.
- Experience leading complex projects in the field of information technology.
- Experience working with state agencies, especially those within South Carolina.
- Knowledge of state government procurement and fiscal policies.
Salary : $70 - $85