Project Manager - Project Lead; Onsite

Project Manager - Project Lead (Onsite)

Location:

Columbia, SC

Duration: 12+ Months

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:

• 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.
• This role will bring strong project management expertise, the ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams and business stakeholders, and a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within scope and aligned with organizational objectives.
• 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 the following:

• Mortgage Servicing and Mortgage Production technology solution
• Development and Compliance Monitoring technology solution o 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.

Required Skills:

• 5+ Years of Experience in IT project Process Improvement management Financial Principles
• 3+ Years of Experience in Hybrid (Agile and Accounting Principles Waterfall) Project Management Mortgage Principles
• 3+ Years of Experience 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

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.