Project Manager - Project Lead

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Location: Columbia, SC ( Onsite)

Only Locals allowed

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.

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.

Required Certifications:

PMP, PMI-ACP or CSM certification required or in the process of obtaining certification.

Preferred Skills (Rank in order of

Importance):

Process Improvement

Financial Principles

• Accounting Principles
• Mortgage Principles