Project Manager Consultant

Position: Project Manager   Consultant
Location: Columbia

Position Title: Project Manager – Consultant (10548)
Location: Columbia, SC 29201
Work Arrangement:

• Fully onsite initially
• Eligible for telecommuting 2 days per week after 3 months, subject to project milestones

Contract Duration: 12 months
Interview Process: 1 round – Virtual/Online

Candidate Location Requirement:

• Must be a South Carolina resident
• No relocation allowed

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for the Application Migration and Modernization initiative.
• Lead and manage large-scale, moderate-to-high complexity projects using hybrid Agile methodologies.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Coordinate across business leaders, product owners, technical teams, and external vendors.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Develop and deliver executive-level project updates and presentations.
• Manage project risks, dependencies, issues, and change requests.
• Support enterprise-wide planning and systems integration efforts.
• Ensure compliance with state procurement, fiscal, and contractual policies.
• Lead contract negotiation and vendor management activities.
• Coach and mentor junior project managers and project staff.
• Interpret and apply relevant laws, regulations, and agency policies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification – Required.
• 5+ years of experience managing large-scale projects of moderate complexity and risk.
• Demonstrated experience leading Agile teams and managing full project life cycles.
• Agile certifications such as:
  • PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner)
  • SAFe Agilist (SA)
  • Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM)
• Proficiency with Agile project management tools including Microsoft Planner (Premium), JIRA, or similar platforms.
• Strong written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of project management experience in a government or enterprise environment.
• Experience leading application migration projects for government agencies.
• Experience managing complex IT initiatives.
• Prior experience working with South Carolina state agencies.
• Knowledge of state government procurement and fiscal policies.
• Experience with vendor management and contract negotiation.
• Strong understanding of enterprise systems and cross-agency collaboration.

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