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IT - DES - Project Manager - Consultant - 10548

Info Way Solutions LLC

Columbia, SC

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SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Strategy, Coaching, Communication Skills, Consulting, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Data Encryption Standard (DES), Event Management, Financial Policies, Government, Health Department, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpret Regulations, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Product Family, Migration Strategy, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Execution, Project Lifecycle, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Public Administration, Public Health, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Risk, ScrumMaster, Sprint Planning, Standup Meetings, State Government, System Integration (SI), Systems/Internals Programming, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Management, Waterfall Model of Software Development, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Columbia, SC
POSTED
30+ days ago
JOB_DESCRIPTION

Position Title: IT - DES - Project Manager - Consultant - 10548

Location : Columbia, SC (Onsite)
Must be able to report to 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Telework: Eligible for two days per week after 3 months and certain project milestones being met.

General Nature of Work: Under limited supervision, supports the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services' (SCDES) Office of Technology (OT) by leading the delivery of complex, high-impact hybrid agile initiatives, aligning project execution with organizational strategy, driving cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring junior project managers to build delivery excellence across multiple business domains.

This position will be primarily responsible for serving as the project manager the agency's Application Migration and Modernization project. This project will transition applications from its former agency under South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC, now Department of Public Health) environment to SCDES. The project aims to modernize the technology portfolio, enhance operational efficiency, and reduce costs through a strategic and structured migration approach.

This is a high-impact, high-visibility position with many moving parts—ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys seeing their work make a real difference.

This position will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and aligned with agency goals. This role requires a high degree of independence, strong collaboration across internal programs and external stakeholders, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with confidence.

Examples of Work:
• Direct and manage complex, high-impact projects using hybrid Agile methodologies.
• Develop and deliver executive-level project updates and presentations.
• Facilitate collaboration between business leaders, product owners, and technical teams to align project goals with stakeholder expectations.
• Lead Agile events including sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.
• Coach and mentor junior project managers and project staff.
• Support enterprise-wide planning and systems integration efforts.
• Ensure compliance with state procurement and fiscal policies, including contract negotiation and vendor management.
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, and agency policies to ensure accountability and compliance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Advanced Agile project planning and execution skills.
• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple high-impact projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in M365 and Agile project tracking tools.
• Strong understanding of enterprise systems and cross-agency collaboration.

Special Requirements: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Minimum Requirements:
• At least a Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, information systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing large-scale projects of moderate complexity and risk.
• Demonstrated experience leading Agile teams and managing project lifecycles.
• Proficiency with Agile project management tools such as Microsoft Planner (Premium), JIRA, or similar. (Agile is a preference over Waterfall)
• Project Management (Agile) Certifications such as:
o Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
o SAFe Agilist (SA)
o Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM)

Preferred Qualifications:
• A Master's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in project management, preferably in a government or enterprise environment.
• Experience leading application migration projects for government agencies.
• Experience leading complex projects in the field of information technology.
• Experience working with state agencies, especially those within South Carolina.
• Knowledge of state government procurement and fiscal policies.
• Experience with contract negotiation and vendor management.

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