This position will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and aligned with agency goals. This role requires a high degree of independence, strong collaboration across internal programs and external stakeholders, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with confidence.
Examples of Work:
- Direct and manage complex, high-impact projects using hybrid Agile methodologies.
- Develop and deliver executive-level project updates and presentations.
- Facilitate collaboration between business leaders, product owners, and technical teams to align project goals with stakeholder expectations.
- Lead Agile events including sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.
- Coach and mentor junior project managers and project staff.
- Support enterprise-wide planning and systems integration efforts.
- Ensure compliance with state procurement and fiscal policies, including contract negotiation and vendor management.
- Interpret and apply laws, regulations, and agency policies to ensure accountability and compliance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Advanced Agile project planning and execution skills.
- Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple high-impact projects simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficiency in M365 and Agile project tracking tools.
- Strong understanding of enterprise systems and cross-agency collaboration.
Required: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Required Skills:
- At least a Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, information systems, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience managing large-scale projects of moderate complexity and risk.
- Demonstrated experience leading Agile teams and managing project lifecycles.
- Proficiency with Agile project management tools such as Microsoft Planner (Premium), JIRA, or similar. (Agile is a preference over Waterfall)
- Project Management (Agile) Certifications such as:
- Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
- SAFe Agilist (SA)
- Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM)
Preferred Qualifications:
- A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in project management, preferably in a government or enterprise environment.
- Experience leading application migration projects for government agencies.
- Experience leading complex projects in the field of information technology.
- Experience working with state agencies, especially those within South Carolina.
- Knowledge of state government procurement and fiscal policies.
- Experience with contract negotiation and vendor management.
Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
