What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Sponsored Projects position at Lander University?
Job Responsibilities
About Us
Business is booming in South Carolina! Are you ready to be a part of developing and connecting the next generation of workers in this state? Year after year, experts pick our state as one the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 14,000 new jobs and $10 billion in capital investment. Entrepreneurs are flocking to cities like Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill to start and grow their businesses. And our hospitality industry is primed to take off as travelers from around the world continue to discover the beauty and accessibility of South Carolina’s mountains and coast.
Here at the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), we are laser-focused on connecting every jobseeker who comes through our doors with their next great career opportunity! Are you looking for a meaningful position at an agency brimming with optimism and camaraderie that also offers job security, affordable health insurance, great retirement benefits, and work-life balance? If so, continue reading to discover your chance to make a difference at DEW!
Job Description
DEW is seeking an experienced project manager to serve as the agency’s Director of Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) in Columbia. As a member of the agency’s senior leadership team, the Director of EPMO will manage the agency’s portfolio of enterprise-wide projects of all levels of complexity and risk using accepted project management principles through all phases of the project life cycle, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws as well as agency policies and initiatives. The selected applicant will have demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex projects that are strategic in nature. The EPMO Director will interact with all levels of management within the agency and experience working with cross-functional teams is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and direct the preparation of all project documentation and status reports.
- Assist with the agency’s annual strategic planning process by planning the related meetings.
- Coordinate the development and tracking of the strategic plan adopted by the agency’s management team.
- Ensure agency projects are completed on budget, meet the appropriate quality targets, and deliver all items within the agreed upon scope.
- Promote the use of project management methodology and policy throughout the agency.
If you’re ready to take on this challenge and help support South Carolina’s workforce system, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
Minimum And Additional Requirements
Education and Experience
A bachelor's degree and at least three (3) years of professional experience managing projects of significant complexity and risk.
Additional Requirements
Exceptional interpersonal, team building and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Relevant industry certifications, such as PMP or PMI-ACP.
Additional Comments
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Salary : $65,000 - $72,000