Project Manager - Project Lead

Project Duration: 12 Months

Work Location: Columbia, South Carolina, Onsite (Candidate MUST be a SC resident or reside within commuting distance of Columbia, SC)

Hours/Week: 40 Hours

Work Hours: 8 AM to 5 PM

Job Summary:

Under limited supervision, the Compliance Assistance Project Manager manages and coordinates all tasks associated with establishing the Office of Compliance Assistance, including the implementation of IT technologies evaluating compliance data and the development of data systems to track Voluntary Disclosures, development of guidelines and procedures and implementation of program objectives.

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.

• 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, regulated facilities and

the public about the project s impact or status.

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

champions, etc.

• Manage any 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.

Required Skills

• A bachelor's degree and experience managing large projects of moderate complexity and risk.
• 20 years of experience in in the environmental industry implementing South Carolina environmental programs
• Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies
• Knowledge of state government procurement regulations and processes
• Knowledge of state government fiscal policies, procedures, and processes
• 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 environmental rules and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Preferred Skills

• 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.