Project Manager - Project Lead

Project Identifier

SC

Client

South Carolina

Agency

State of South Carolina

Location

Onsite

Location: 300 C Outlet Pointe Blvd, Columbia, South Carolina, USA, 29210

Candidate location: Candidate must be a CURRENT SC resident. No relocation allowed.

Contract Duration

12 Months

Interview Type

Onsite

Visa Requirements

The candidate will have to be on Innosoft W2.

At least 6 months of valid work authorization

(Citizen, OPT-EAD, -EAD)

Tentative Start Date

09/28/2026

Deadline

09/11/2026

The candidate will manage several projects through solicitation, selection, contract negotiation, acquisition, implementation, migration, archival, and sunset of legacy applications.

• Plan, organize, and manage agency-wide initiatives from initiation through completion.
  
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously using traditional Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
  
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and task assignments.
  
• Control project scope and schedule to ensure timely delivery and alignment with agency objectives.
  
• Collaborate with technical teams, business stakeholders, project sponsors, vendors, and agency leadership.
  
• Lead project status meetings, review meetings, and stakeholder discussions.
  
• Prepare project status reports and communicate progress, risks, issues, and decisions to stakeholders and sponsors.
  
• Develop and maintain required project documentation throughout the complete project lifecycle.
  
• Support the planning and documentation of new technology services and agency initiatives.
  
• Promote project team compliance with established project management standards and industry best practices.
  
• Identify project risks and potential problems proactively and implement effective mitigation and resolution strategies.
  
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes, methodologies, documentation, and governance.
  
• Work effectively with diverse professionals across all organizational levels.
  
• Manage initiatives involving mortgage servicing and mortgage production technology solutions.
  
• Support development and compliance-monitoring technology projects.
  
• Manage contract-administration technology initiatives.
  
• Coordinate agency business-continuity planning and related projects.
  
• Lead facility and space-needs assessments to support workforce requirements, operational efficiency, and future organizational growth.
  

Requirements

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor?s degree with demonstrated project management experience leading large-scale projects of moderate complexity and risk.
  
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or CSM certification required, or currently in the process of obtaining one of these certifications.
  

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in IT project management.
  
• 3+ years of experience managing projects using hybrid Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
  
• 3+ years of experience in strategic planning and roadmap development.
  
• 3+ years of experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.
  
• 3+ years of experience managing project resources and cross-functional teams.
  
• 3+ years of experience supporting organizational and project change management.
  
• 3+ years of experience in project budget planning, tracking, and cost management.
  

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
  
• Working knowledge of financial principles and budget management.
  
• Understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting processes.
  
• Knowledge of mortgage principles, including mortgage production and servicing processes.
  

Additional Skills:

• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, presentation, and facilitation skills.
  
• Detail-oriented, accurate, and highly organized.
  
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Customer-service-focused with a commitment to stakeholder satisfaction.
  
• Effective team player who works well with cross-functional groups.
  
• Capable of working independently and contributing effectively as an individual contributor.
  

Benefits