IT - SCHOUSING - Project Manager - Project Lead

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The State of South Carolina is looking for a Project Manager - Project Lead
Why is this position open: New position to assist with SCHOUSING project initiatives. See below for details.
Max Bill Rate: ***/hour
Will close to submissions on September 11th, 2026, 5:00PM EST.
Interview Process: 1 Round of Onsite Interviews (Candidate must be available for Onsite Interviews)
Duration of the Contract: 12 Months
Possibility for Extension: Yes, if initiatives are not complete.
Work Location: Fully Onsite
Candidate location: Candidate must be a CURRENT SC resident. No relocation allowed.

Scope of the project:
The candidate will manage several projects through solicitation, selection, contract negotiation, acquisition, implementation, migration, archival and sunset of legacy applications.
Daily Duties / Responsibilities:
• Plan, organize and manage all project management activities for agency wide initiatives as an experienced agency project manager.
• Demonstrate project management expertise in both traditional and agile methodologies and influence project team compliance with industry best practices.
• Manage the overall planning, execution and delivery of multiple projects in parallel. Control scope and schedule to ensure project deliverables, milestones and required tasks are completed as planned.
• This role will bring strong project management expertise, the ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams and business stakeholders, and a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within scope and aligned with organizational objectives.
• Plan and conduct project status and review meetings. Prepare project status reports and provide updates to project stakeholders and sponsors. Must be able to work with a diverse group of professionals in all levels of the agency.
• Prepare necessary documentation to support project initiatives. Manage development of project documentation for new services assigned. Ensure all required project documentation is developed and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Engage in ongoing process improvement around delivery, methodology and other relevant areas. Identify potential problems proactively and facilitate problem resolutions by implementing risk mitigation strategies.
• Current projects include but are not limited to the following:
o Mortgage Servicing and Mortgage Production technology solution
o Development and Compliance Monitoring technology solution
o Contract Administration technology solution
o Agency Business Continuity
o Space Needs – Assess facility requirements for a new location that supports workforce needs, operational efficiency, and future growth.
Work Mode (Hybrid, Onsite, Remote):
Fully Onsite.
Required Skills (Rank in order of Importance):
• 5+ Years of Experience in IT project management
• 3+ Years of Experience in Hybrid (Agile and Waterfall) Project Management
• 3+ Years of Experience Strategic Planning & Roadmap Development
• 3+ Years of Experience in Risk Management
• 3+ Years of Experience in Resource Management
• 3+ Years of Experience in Change Management
• 3+ Years of Experience in Budget Planning Preferred Skills (Rank in order of Importance):
• Process Improvement
• Financial Principles
• Accounting Principles
• Mortgage Principles
Additional Skills:
• Interpersonal, Collaborative, Presentation & Facilitation Skills
• Detail-oriented, Accurate and Organized
• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Customer Service Driven
• Teamwork
• Individual Contributor
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree and project management experience managing large projects of moderate complexity and risk. Required Certifications:
PMP, PMI-ACP or CSM certification required or in the process of obtaining certification.