Project Manager – Consultant

Position Title: Project Manager – Consultant
Category: IT / Technology
Employment Type: Staff Augmentation (Contract)
Experience Level: Experienced – Non-Manager
Number of Positions: 1
Client: Confidential – State Government Agency

Contract Details

·         Contract Duration: 12 months

·         Extension Possibility: Yes

·         Billing Type: Hourly

·         Maximum Pay Rate: $62 - $67/hr

·         Interview Process: 1 round (Virtual/Online)

·         Submission Deadline: February 4, 2026 – 5:00 PM EST

Work Location & Schedule

·         Work Location:

o    Fully onsite initially

o    Eligible for telecommuting up to 2 days per week after 3 months, contingent upon meeting defined project milestones

·         Candidate Location Requirement:

o    Must be a South Carolina resident

o    No relocation permitted

Position Overview

The client is seeking a Project Manager – Consultant to support a top-priority initiative within the agency’s Office of Technology. This is a newly created position designed to provide leadership, coordination, and delivery oversight for a mission-critical project.

The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, and closing project activities while ensuring alignment with organizational goals, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.

Key Responsibilities

·         Lead end-to-end project management for a high-priority technology initiative

·         Develop and manage project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables

·         Coordinate with cross-functional teams, technical resources, and stakeholders

·         Track project risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans

·         Ensure adherence to scope, timeline, and budget constraints

·         Provide regular status updates, reports, and executive-level communications

·         Facilitate meetings, project reviews, and stakeholder checkpoints

·         Ensure compliance with agency standards, policies, and governance frameworks

Required Skills & Experience

·         Proven experience managing complex IT or technology-focused projects

·         Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid)

·         Experience coordinating cross-functional and technical teams

·         Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills

·         Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities

·         Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

·         Experience working in government, public sector, or regulated environments

·         Familiarity with technology infrastructure, systems, or application projects

·         Project Management certification (PMP, CAPM, Agile, or equivalent)

·         Strong reporting and presentation skills for leadership audiences

Submission Requirements (Mandatory)

The following documents must be included at the time of submission:

·         State-specific Candidate Cover Sheet (attached)

·         Valid Right to Represent (R2R)

·         Resume including full legal first and last name

·         Confirmation that the candidate meets onsite and residency requirements

⚠️ Important Notes:

·         Withdrawn candidates cannot be replaced

·         Sub-vendors are permitted one level deep only and must submit a Sub-Vendor Usage Form

Sunshine Enterprise USA is an “Equal Opportunity Employer—Minorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons”