Location & Work Arrangement

City, State: Columbia, SC
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Requiring 2 days onsite per week)
Residency Requirement: Candidates must currently reside in South Carolina or North Carolina. (NC residents must be willing to relocate to SC prior to the start date at their own expense).

Primary Responsibilities

Leadership & Delivery: Oversee the successful execution of single or multiple IT projects from inception to closure.
Strategic Planning: Develop comprehensive work plans, including schedules, milestones, staffing requirements, and resource allocation.
Mentorship: Act as a coach and advisor to junior project managers, executives, and student workers regarding PM best practices.
Risk & Communication: Implement robust communication plans and conduct thorough risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
Stakeholder Management: Effectively manage expectations and provide regular updates to sponsors, enterprise architects, and business units.
Governance: Maintain project records in the PMO repository and establish standards for reporting and documentation.

Required Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of 6 years in Project Management.
IT Focus: At least 4 years specifically managing IT or technology-related projects.
Certification: An active PMP certification is mandatory.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a job-related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Technical Proficiency: Significant expertise in project scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project and MS Planner) and familiarity with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.

Preferred Skills

Senior Project Manager

Key skills