Project Manager II

Project Manager II – Role Overview

The Project Manager II works within the Office of Technology and leads enterprise-level hybrid Agile projects that drive strategic improvement efforts across the agency. This position delivers projects on time, within scope and budget, and aligned with agency goals. The role requires independence, collaboration across programs and stakeholders, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Direct and manage complex, high‑impact projects using hybrid Agile methodologies.
• Develop and deliver executive‑level project updates and presentations.
• Facilitate collaboration between business leaders, product owners, and technical teams to align project goals with stakeholder expectations.
• Lead Agile events including sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and daily stand‑ups.
• Coach and mentor junior project managers and project staff.
• Support enterprise‑wide planning and systems integration efforts.
• Ensure compliance with state procurement and fiscal policies, including contract negotiation and vendor management.
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, and agency policies to ensure accountability and compliance.

• Job Stability & Purposeful Work – Make an impact on your community as you contribute to protecting South Carolina’s environment.
• Great Benefits – Including paid holidays, 30 total days of leave per year, insurance options for you and your family, and retirement benefit choices.
• Career Growth – Grow professionally with ongoing training, skill‑building opportunities, and room for advancement.
• Work‑Life Balance – A career that lets you enjoy South Carolina, inside and outside of your job.
• Health, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.  for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• State Deferred Compensation Program available.
• Retirement benefit choices – State Retirement Plan (SCRS) and State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP).
• Remote Work – The option of partially remote work up to two days a week may be available after successful completion of one year of employment, based on job functions.

• Bachelor’s degree and experience managing large projects of moderate complexity and risk.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record. Occasional in‑state travel and overnight stays may be required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Agile project tracking tools.
• Advanced Agile project planning and execution skills.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 20 pounds.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to develop and deliver executive‑level reports and presentations.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• At least 3 years of experience in project management, preferably in a government or enterprise environment.
• Knowledge of state government procurement and fiscal policies.
• Experience with contract negotiation and vendor management.
• Strong understanding of enterprise systems and cross‑agency collaboration.

• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI‑ACP)
• SAFe Agilist (SA)
• Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM)

SCDES is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position.