Telework: Eligible for two days per week after 3 months and certain project milestones being met.

Work Location: Fully onsite until the candidate is eligible for telecommuting two days per week after 3 months and certain project milestones being met.

Candidate Location: Candidate MUST be a SC resident. No relocation allowed.

General Nature of Work: 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.

Application Migration and Modernization project. . 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.

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:
  • Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
  • SAFe Agilist (SA)
  • 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.
• Strong understanding of enterprise systems and cross-agency collaboration.
  
  

Required Skills

Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, information systems, or a related field.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Agile Certifications such as: Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), SAFe Agilist (SA), Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM)

5+ years as a Project Manager - experience managing large-scale projects of moderate complexity and risk.

Experience leading Agile teams and managing project lifecycles.

Proficiency with Agile project management tools such as Microsoft Planner (Premium), JIRA, or similar.