Enterprise IT Project Manager - Finance (PMP) : Columbia, SC (Locals only - no relocation)

Role: Enterprise IT Project Manager

Work Location: Columbia, SC - 3 days remote, 2 days onsite

Candidate Location: Local candidates only - Relocation not allowed

Interview Process: 1 round, Virtual/Online

Duration of the Contract: 12 months

Possibility for Extension: Yes

Candidate must show the DL copy on video at the time of submission

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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.

Required Skills

• 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.