Project Manager

About the Role

This role supports Our Client in delivering strategic and tactical IT initiatives across the state. The Project Manager will work within a dynamic, multi‑stakeholder environment, guiding technology projects from initiation through closure. You will be responsible for translating business needs into clear project plans, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and scope. The position offers an initial on‑site immersion followed by a hybrid work model, allowing you to collaborate closely with leadership while maintaining flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of complex IT projects, defining scope, schedule, budget, and resource plans.
• Conduct comprehensive business analysis to capture, validate, and document functional and technical requirements.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, status dashboards, and executive reports to ensure transparency and stakeholder alignment.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Facilitate regular communication with project sponsors, technical teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders to drive consensus and resolve conflicts.
• Coordinate and oversee vendor and subcontractor activities, ensuring contractual obligations are met.
• Implement and enforce project governance standards, including change control and quality assurance processes.
• Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and recommending best‑practice methodologies.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in IT project management, with a proven track record of delivering large‑scale, multi‑stakeholder initiatives.
• Strong business analysis capabilities, including requirements elicitation, process mapping, and impact assessment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence senior leadership and diverse technical teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and resources effectively.
• Experience with risk management, issue resolution, and change control processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field; PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

Tools & Technologies

• Project scheduling and planning tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera.
• Collaboration platforms like Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Confluence.
• Issue and work‑item tracking systems (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps).
• Reporting and dashboard creation using Power BI, Tableau, or Excel.
• Standard office productivity suites (Microsoft Office 365).

Work Schedule & Duration

• 12‑month contract with the possibility of extension.
• Initial on‑site work in Columbia, SC; transition to a hybrid schedule after acclimation.
• Must be able to work Eastern Time Zone hours; residency in South Carolina is not required.
• All travel‑related expenses for on‑site work are the responsibility of the contractor.

Interview Process

The interview process consists of a single virtual round conducted online. Candidates will be evaluated on project management expertise, business analysis skills, and cultural fit.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Contract
• Duration: Approximately 12 months (with potential for extension)
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States