project manager

Job ID: SC-8327

Onsite/Local Govt Procurement PM (20+) with BPR, Compliance Assistance experience

Location: Columbia, SC (DES)
Duration: 24 Months

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 environmental rules and regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively.

Special Requirements: 20 years of experience in implementing South Carolina environmental programs

Minimum Requirements: A bachelor s degree and experience managing large projects of moderate complexity and risk.

Preferred Qualifications:
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.

General Nature of Work: 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 evaluate compliance data and the development of data systems to track Voluntary Disclosures, development of guidelines and procedures and implementation of program objectives.

Examples of Work:
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.