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Title; Program Manager Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS) Implementation
Location: Columbia, South Carolina ( Hybrid )
Reporting Structure:
Reports to: Director, Project Management Office
CURRENT RESIDENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Summary
Seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and support the implementation of a modern, integrated Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS). This effort will replace multiple legacy
and end-of-life systems, streamline asset-related processes, and improve data sharing and analytics across critical operational domains.
The Program Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing a multi-phased program that spans various departments and technologies. This role
demands strong leadership, cross-functional coordination, and deep experience in enterprise system modernization and integration, especially in transportation or public
sector environments.
Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Oversight
Lead the EAMS program implementation including stakeholder involvement,
vendor coordination, deployment, and post-implementation support.
Manage multiple workstreams supporting core functional areas including
Pavement, Maintenance, Fleet, Traffic, ROW, GIS, and others.
Ensure alignment between business objectives, technical capabilities, and
implementation milestones.
Ensure project deliverables meet project requirements and deadlines
Stakeholder Engagement
Engage regularly with the business unit, system owners, IT leads, engineers, and
executive sponsors
Facilitate workshops, interviews, and reviews to validate requirements, report
progress, and gather feedback.
Strategic Planning & Integration Management
Develop and maintain program roadmaps, implementation timelines, and
resource plans.
Ensure smooth integration with existing systems such as RIMS, BrM/BrR,
GIS/LRS, SCEIS (SAP), P2S, SharePoint, and more.
Process Modernization & Governance
Collaborate with departments to refine asset management processes and align
with EAMS capabilities.
Promote standardization, automation, and data-driven decision-making across
asset types.
Risk & Change Management
Identify, assess, and manage risks throughout the program.
Lead change management efforts to ensure adoption, training, and operational
transition.
Vendor & Contract Management
Manage external consultants and solution providers to ensure contract
compliance and timely delivery.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Public Administration, or
Business Administration (Master s preferred).
PMP, PgMP, or equivalent project/program management certification.
Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in managing large-scale IT or
enterprise system programs.
Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams in public sector,
transportation, or infrastructure domains.
5+ years experience of asset management systems and business process
transformation.
5+ years Experience with legacy system modernization and integration of ERP,
GIS, and asset tracking systems.
Working knowledge of technologies such as SharePoint, ESRI GIS, and SQL-
based systems.
Exceptional communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
ITIL, Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), or related process improvement
certifications.
Familiarity with federal/state transportation systems, data reporting, and FHWA
compliance.
Prior experience with SCDOT systems or similar DOT agencies is highly
desirable.
Proven ability to manage multi-system integration efforts, preferably involving
Transportation asset, LRS, and GIS platforms.
Program Areas Supported
The EAMS Program will support and integrate across multiple domains including but not
limited to:
Pavement Management
Fleet, Facilities, and Maintenance
Asset Trade-Off & Performance Analysis
Stormwater, Sidewalks, Guardrails, Vegetation, and Debris Management
Traffic Signals and ITS
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Linear Referencing System (LRS)
Permitting and Work Request Portals