Project Manager with PMBOK

Location: Columbia, SC 29210
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Duration: 12 Months
Interview: 1 Round – Virtual/Online

Position Overview
The position will manage and coordinate strategic and tactical IT projects, including statewide enterprise and agency-level initiatives. The Project Manager will work closely with the Program Management Office, Division of Information Security, Enterprise Privacy Office, other state agencies, and private-sector professionals.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned enterprise IT projects from initiation through completion.
• Apply established project management methodologies and PMI/PMBOK practices.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Coordinate project activities with state agencies, internal teams, and private-sector project managers.
• Track state resources and overall project progress.
• Prepare regular project status reports and management updates.
• Manage project financial planning and budgeting activities.
• Identify priorities and ensure tasks are completed according to established schedules and goals.
• Communicate complex project information clearly to technical and business stakeholders.
• Maintain effective working relationships across multiple organizations.
• Complete project closeout activities, including lessons learned and archival of essential project documentation.
• Demonstrate leadership, influence, diplomacy, and sound judgment in high-pressure situations.

Required Skills

• Bachelor''s degree in Liberal Arts, Business Management, Public Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• PMP certification or PMI training.
• 3+ years of project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning and budgeting.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, terminology, and PMI PMBOK.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, documents, and correspondence.
• Strong planning, organization, prioritization, and stakeholder-management skills.

Preferred Skills

• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project.