IT Project Manager
Listed on 2026-10-19
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IT/Tech
IT Project Manager, IT Consultant, Systems Analyst, IT Business Analyst
Location: Columbia, SC
Job type: Contract
We are looking for a consultant to act as Project Manager on multiple IT projects. You will work under the direction of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) or a designee. This role needs a project manager who embeds in the business and understands the details of each project, not someone who only manages a schedule.
You will work with staff, team members, all levels of management and internal and external organizations, including vendors doing outsourced work. Together you will pull together the information needed for project plans, portfolio and program plans, metrics, reports and project management documentation.
What You Will Do- Help develop business requirements
- Build a project plan and deliver against it
- Manage project risks and issues
- Make sure all deliverables and activities are completed on time and to a high standard
- Report project status and strategy verbally and in writing
- Handle other related duties as assigned
- Strong project management skills and strong people skills
- A solid project management background in a healthcare insurance IT environment
- Project planning experience, including effort estimation on technical tasks and resource allocation
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including presenting to executive management. Strong English proficiency is required
- Willingness and ability to engage with people and organizations on an ongoing basis
- The ability to manage several high-profile, high-priority projects at the same time
- Experience with SharePoint and common project tools, including Visio, PowerPoint, MS Project, Word, Access and Excel
- Risk management experience, including risk triggers and managing risks to project plan tasks
- Experience creating and documenting key project management documents and artifacts
- Experience on Medicaid or other healthcare claims system IT projects (preferred, not mandatory)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- A good listener who can bring people with competing interests together
1. Where is this job located?
Columbia, South Carolina.
2. What type of job is it?A contract consultant role.
3. Who does the role report to?The Chief Information Officer (CIO) or a designee.
4. How many projects will I manage?Multiple IT projects at the same time.
5. Is healthcare experience required?Yes. A strong background in a healthcare insurance IT environment is required.
6. Is Medicaid experience required?No. It is preferred but not mandatory.
7. Is PMP certification required?No. It is preferred.
8. Which tools should I know?SharePoint, Visio, PowerPoint, MS Project, Word, Access and Excel.
9. Will I present to executives?Yes. Presenting to executive management is part of the role.
10. Does the role include requirements work?Yes. You will help develop business requirements.
11. Will I manage risk?Yes, including risk triggers and risks to project plan tasks.
12. Will I work with vendors?Yes, including vendors doing outsourced work.
13. What makes someone successful here?Embedding in the business to understand project details, not just tracking a schedule.
14. Is English proficiency important?Yes. Strong English proficiency is required.
15. How do I apply?Email your resume to
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