Project Manager Consultant

About US: InterSources Inc. is a Small, Woman, and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type 2 certified company with massive 18+ years of diversified experience in providing IT Consulting Services, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Application Development, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, ERP Management, Custom Software Development, Web Development, UI/ UX Design, System Integration, QA Support etc. Lead and manage large-scale, moderate-to-high complexity projects using hybrid Agile methodologies .

Position Title: Project Manager – Consultant (10548)
Location: Columbia, SC 29201
Work Arrangement:

• Fully onsite initially
• Eligible for telecommuting 2 days per week after 3 months, subject to project milestones

Contract Duration: 12 months
Interview Process: 1 round – Virtual/Online

Candidate Location Requirement:

• Must be a South Carolina resident
• No relocation allowed

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for the Application Migration and Modernization initiative.
• Lead and manage large-scale, moderate-to-high complexity projects using hybrid Agile methodologies.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Coordinate across business leaders, product owners, technical teams, and external vendors.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Develop and deliver executive-level project updates and presentations.
• Manage project risks, dependencies, issues, and change requests.
• Support enterprise-wide planning and systems integration efforts.
• Ensure compliance with state procurement, fiscal, and contractual policies.
• Lead contract negotiation and vendor management activities.
• Coach and mentor junior project managers and project staff.
• Interpret and apply relevant laws, regulations, and agency policies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification – Required.
• 5+ years of experience managing large-scale projects of moderate complexity and risk.
• Demonstrated experience leading Agile teams and managing full project lifecycles.
• Agile certifications such as:
  • PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner)
  • SAFe Agilist (SA)
  • Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM)
• Proficiency with Agile project management tools including Microsoft Planner (Premium), JIRA, or similar platforms.
• Strong written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of project management experience in a government or enterprise environment.
• Experience leading application migration projects for government agencies.
• Experience managing complex IT initiatives.
• Prior experience working with South Carolina state agencies.
• Knowledge of state government procurement and fiscal policies.
• Experience with vendor management and contract negotiation.
• Strong understanding of enterprise systems and cross-agency collaboration.

About US: InterSources Inc. is a Small, Woman, and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type 2 certified company with massive 18+ years of diversified experience in providing IT Consulting Services, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Application Development, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, ERP Management, Custom Software Development, Web Development, UI/ UX Design, System Integration, QA Support etc. We make reasonable accommodations for clients and employees, and we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including race, religion, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status. We also are a Google Cloud and Oracle partner company.