Looking for Project Manager (W2 Only) - Local South Carolina Resident ONLY

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Title:                                     Project Manager  (W2 Only)

Location:                             Columbia, SC- 29210- Onsite

Duration:                            12+ Months of contract role

Hrs/Wk:                              40

Interview Process:           1 Round of Onsite Interviews (Candidate must be available for Onsite Interviews)

 

Note: Candidate must be a CURRENT SC resident. No relocation allowed.

 

Project:

• The candidate will manage several projects through solicitation, selection, contract negotiation, acquisition, implementation, migration, archival and sunset of legacy applications.

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.

 

The primary objectives of this engagement are:

• Deliver project outcomes on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Provide expert-level project management to guide planning, scheduling, execution, risk mitigation, and reporting.
• Provide business analysis expertise to define and document requirements, assess impacts, and ensure solutions meet business needs.
• Improve project transparency through accurate documentation, dashboards, and communication to leadership and stakeholders.

 

Skills: 

• 5+ Years of Experience in IT project management
• 3+ Years of Experience in Hybrid (Agile and Waterfall) Project Management
• 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
• PMP, PMI-ACP or CSM certification required or in the process of obtaining certification.
• Bachelor's degree and project management experience managing large projects of moderate complexity and risk.

 

Preferred Skills:

• Process Improvement
• Financial Principles
• Accounting Principles
• Mortgage Principles