Enterprise IT Project Manager

Project Manager
Columbia, SC (work is hybrid 50/50)

Candidate Location: Must be a CURRENT SC resident. No Relocation allowed.

Position Title: Enterprise IT Project Manager

General Nature of Work: Under limited supervision, the Enterprise IT Project Manager

manages and coordinates all tasks associated with several, multi-agency, enterprise projects of significant complexity and risk.

Responsibilities:

• Define project objectives and scope by reviewing project proposals to determine

time frame, available funding, procedures, and various phases of the project life

cycle for several major, multi-agency, enterprise projects.

• Prepare necessary documentation to support project initiatives; review and manage

proposal selection and bid recommendations.

• Coordinate and manage projects using project management methodologies from

inception through completion.

• Determine and evaluate risks that may affect the project and implement a risk

mitigation strategy.

• Oversee the development and execution of communication plans, which may include

communicating with organizational leaders, elected officials, and the public about

the project s impact or status.

• Prepare status reports and provide updates to project stakeholders, sponsors,

champions, etc.

• Manage the procurement process required by the project and participate in contract

negotiations resulting from Request for Proposal selection.

• Review requests and recommend changes from original specifications with project

sponsors, project teams, or stakeholders.

• Review progress and status of all projects within a program and identify specific

activities to be performed to ensure project deliverables, milestones, and required

tasks are completed according to project deadlines.

• Create quality management plans; develop and maintain project documentation;

oversee project design to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, or agency s

criteria, codes, and regulations.

• Assist in the development and delivery of project management training and

workshops.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of SCDES s mission, programs, and objectives.
• Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to manage work, delegate, and provide guidance to employees.
• Ability to make presentations and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of state government procurement regulations and processes.
• Knowledge of state government fiscal policies, procedures, and processes.
• Ability to assign appropriate priorities to work activities based on organizational

goals and situational pressures.

• Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion

to meet schedules and deadlines.

• Ability to conceptualize needed change and to initiate appropriate activities to move

from concepts to implementation.

• Ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Special Requirements: Certified Associate in Project Management or Project Management

Professional (PMP).

Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in communications, business administration,

information technology, mathematics, statistics, management information science or a

related field and experience in telecommunications, data processing and/or information

technology. Experience managing large projects of moderate complexity and risk.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three plus (3+) years of experience in project management with proficiency in

technology.

• Proficient in planning, organizing, and managing strategic and tactical assignments

and project management activities associated with state-wide enterprise and agency

level information technology initiatives.

• Expertise in managing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of numerous

concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and fostering

transformative outcomes.

• Experience in delivering insightful and timely project performance reporting,

enabling data-driven decision-making and proactive strategy adjustments to drive

success.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively

with a wide range of constituencies. Ability to foster a cooperative work

environment.

• Ability to combine deep business knowledge with management skills to inspire

teams, cultivate a collaborative culture, and achieve strategic goals.

• Experience with financial applications, enterprise reporting, and managing

transformation projects.

• Experience with financial process re-design to enhance operational efficiency and

effectiveness.