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Senior IT Project Manager
Location: Columbia, SC (Hybrid)
Project Overview:
Seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to manage statewide enterprise and agency-level IT initiatives within the Division of Technology Operations. The role will coordinate projects with the Department of Administration PMO, Information Security, Privacy Office, state agencies, and private-sector partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage IT projects from initiation through completion using established PM methodologies.
- Track project schedules, deliverables, resources, budgets, and deadlines.
- Coordinate with internal teams, state agencies, PMO, and external project managers.
- Prepare regular status reports and management updates.
- Manage project closeout, lessons learned, and documentation archiving.
- Lead and influence stakeholders while effectively communicating complex projects.
- Plan, organize, and prioritize activities to meet project goals.
Required Skills:
- 3 years of Project Management experience; 5 years preferred.
- Strong knowledge of PMI/PMBOK project management principles and methodologies.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with financial planning and budgeting.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Project preferred.
Education & Certification:
- Bachelor''s degree in Business, Public Administration, Information Technology, Liberal Arts, or related field.
- PMI training or PMP certification required.