Project Manager

Position Details:

Job Title: Project Manager – Consultant

Location: Columbia, SC

Work Model: Fully Onsite initially (Eligible for 2 days telework per week after 3 months based on project milestones)

Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension)

Interview: 1 Round – Virtual/Online

Important Notes:

• Candidate must currently reside in South Carolina. No relocation allowed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex technology projects using hybrid Agile methodologies.
• Oversee the Application Migration and Modernization initiative for the agency.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, deliverables, and risk management strategies.
• Facilitate collaboration between business leaders, product owners, and technical teams.
• Conduct Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Provide executive-level status reporting and project presentations to leadership.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Mentor and guide junior project managers and project staff.
• Ensure compliance with state procurement policies, fiscal regulations, and vendor management practices.
• Support enterprise planning, systems integration, and cross-agency collaboration.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Agile certifications such as PMI-ACP, SAFe Agilist, or Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM).
• 5 years of 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 tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10 years of project management experience, preferably in government or enterprise environments.
• Experience managing application migration and modernization projects for government agencies.
• Experience leading complex IT projects involving cross-agency collaboration.
• Familiarity with South Carolina state government operations and policies.
• Knowledge of state procurement regulations, contract negotiation, and vendor management.