IT - SCHOUSING - Project Manager - Project Lead

Project Manager - Project Lead

The
*** is looking for a Project Manager - Project Lead. This new position will assist with SCHOUSING project initiatives. Max Bill Rate: ***/hour. Submissions will close on September 11th, 2026, 5:00PM EST. The interview process includes one round of onsite interviews (candidate must be available for onsite interviews). The contract duration is 12 months with a possibility for extension if initiatives are not complete.

Work location is fully onsite, and the candidate must be a current SC resident with no relocation allowed.

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

Daily duties/responsibilities include:

• Plan, organize, and manage all project management activities for agency-wide initiatives as an experienced agency project manager.
• Demonstrate project management expertise in both traditional and agile methodologies and influence project team compliance with industry best practices.
• Manage the overall planning, execution, and delivery of multiple projects in parallel. Control scope and schedule to ensure project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks are completed as planned.
• Plan and conduct project status and review meetings. Prepare project status reports and provide updates to project stakeholders and sponsors. Must be able to work with a diverse group of professionals in all levels of the agency.
• Prepare necessary documentation to support project initiatives. Manage development of project documentation for new services assigned. Ensure all required project documentation is developed and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Engage in ongoing process improvement around delivery, methodology, and other relevant areas. Identify potential problems proactively and facilitate problem resolutions by implementing risk mitigation strategies.

Current projects include but are not limited to:

• Mortgage Servicing and Mortgage Production technology solution
• Development and Compliance Monitoring technology solution
• Contract Administration technology solution
• Agency Business Continuity
• Space Needs – Assess facility requirements for a new location that supports workforce needs, operational efficiency, and future growth.

Work mode:
Fully Onsite.

Required skills (rank in order of importance):

• 5+ years of experience in IT project management
• 3+ years of experience in hybrid (Agile and Waterfall) project management
• 3+ years of experience in strategic planning & roadmap development
• 3+ years of experience in risk management
• 3+ years of experience in resource management
• 3+ years of experience in change management
• 3+ years of experience in budget planning

Preferred skills (rank in order of importance):

• Process improvement
• Financial principles
• Accounting principles
• Mortgage principles

Additional skills:

• Interpersonal, collaborative, presentation & facilitation skills
• Detail-oriented, accurate, and organized
• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Customer service driven
• Teamwork
• Individual contributor

Required education:
Bachelor's degree and project management experience managing large projects of moderate complexity and risk.

Required certifications: PMP, PMI-ACP, or CSM certification required or in the process of obtaining certification.