Project Manager, Change Management

About Us:

SC Housing is a forward-thinking organization committed to improving the lives of South Carolinians by providing safe, quality and affordable housing opportunities for those in need. Through innovative housing programs, competitive financial products and technology-driven solutions, SC Housing works to strengthen communities and create meaningful impact across the state.

The Project Manager serves as a project management professional responsible for coordinating, organizing and supporting agency-wide initiatives that align with SC Housing’s strategic goals and operational priorities. This position manages one or more projects of moderate complexity and risk while supporting larger enterprise initiatives as needed. The role provides structure, oversight and accountability throughout the project lifecycle to ensure successful implementation and delivery.

This position supports cross-functional initiatives including implementations, improvements, business process enhancements and related IT modernization projects. The Project Manager works collaboratively with technical teams, business stakeholders, vendors, procurement and leadership to help ensure projects remain on schedule, within scope, and aligned with agency objectives.

• Planning, organizing and coordinating project management activities for agency-wide initiatives.
• Supporting the management of the full project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, implementation and closeout.
• Developing and maintaining project documentation including project plans, timelines, communication plans, meeting notes, status reports and issue/risk logs.
• Coordinating project tasks, deliverables, milestones and schedules to ensure successful project execution.
• Defining and documenting project scope, business requirements, deliverables, and timelines in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Preparing and facilitating project meetings, status reviews and stakeholder communications.
• Tracking project progress and escalating risks, issues or barriers requiring leadership attention.
• Assisting with budget tracking, resource coordination and project schedule management.
• Ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration between business units, vendors and project stakeholders.
• Supporting procurement activities related to project contracts, vendor agreements, and software or service acquisitions while ensuring compliance with agency processes.
• Assisting with vendor evaluation, implementation coordination, software deployment activities, migration planning and transition support.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and recommending enhancements to project delivery practices.
• Supporting organizational change efforts through communication planning, stakeholder engagement and implementation support.
• Ensuring project activities comply with applicable agency policies, regulatory requirements and project governance standards.
• Preparing professional reports, summaries and project updates for management and stakeholders.

A bachelor’s degree in project management, business administration, information technology, computer science, finance, public administration or a related field and five (5) years of full-time project management experience.

* An equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be considered (one year of college equals one year of experience).

• Knowledge of project management principles, methodologies and best practices.
• Experience coordinating projects using structured project management methodologies.
• Knowledge of project scheduling, documentation, communication planning, issue tracking and risk management practices.
• Familiarity with procurement processes, vendor coordination and contract compliance.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and organizational levels.
• Proficiency in preparing reports,…