What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager (must have PMP and Agile certifications) position at SYSTEMTEC?
SYSTEMTEC is seeking a Project Manager (must have PMP and Agile certifications) for an onsite opportunity (after 3 months, 2 days onsite/3 days remote). The candidate will lead high-visibility, enterprise-level initiatives focused on application migration and modernization within a complex organizational environment. This role will coordinate cross-functional teams, align stakeholders, and drive delivery of hybrid Agile projects to ensure solutions are completed on time, within scope and budget, and aligned with strategic objectives.
Required Qualifications of the Project Manager:
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide sponsorship or work with Third-Party agencies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience managing large-scale projects with moderate to high complexity and risk.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other Agile-related certifications such as PMI-ACP, SAFe Agilist (SA), or Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM).
- Demonstrated experience leading Agile or hybrid Agile project delivery environments.
- Proven experience managing full project lifecycle activities from initiation through delivery and closeout.
- Experience supporting application migration, system modernization, or enterprise transformation initiatives.
- Proficiency with Agile project management tools such as Microsoft Planner (Premium), JIRA, or comparable platforms.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to executive stakeholders.
- Experience coordinating with vendors and supporting contract-related activities.
Preferred Skills/Experience of the Project Manager:
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 10 years of progressive project management experience in enterprise or government environments.
- Experience working within public sector or state government organizations.
- Familiarity with procurement processes, fiscal policies, and regulatory compliance in government settings.
- Experience negotiating contracts and managing vendor performance in complex engagements.
Responsibilities of the Project Manager:
- Lead and manage complex, multi-phase projects using hybrid Agile methodologies.
- Oversee planning, execution, tracking, and successful delivery of application migration and modernization initiatives.
- Facilitate collaboration among business stakeholders, technical teams, and leadership to ensure alignment on goals and deliverables.
- Conduct and support Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Develop and deliver detailed project documentation, status reports, and executive-level presentations.
- Identify risks, issues, and dependencies while implementing mitigation strategies to maintain project timelines and outcomes.
Work Location: Onsite opportunity (after 3 months, 2 days onsite in Columbia, SC/3 days remote). Candidates must be current SC residents.
Compensation / Benefits:
Full-Time Employment with SYSTEMTEC means a competitive salary paid OT, PTO, holidays, health, dental, disability, and life coverage, 401K, tuition reimbursement and more.
***Please note: SYSTEMTEC is not set up to employ workers in the states of California, New York, and New Jersey.***