Project Management Office Director-60020296

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Project Management Office Director

The Department of Administration's (Admin) Division of Enterprise Applications (DEA) is seeking a Project Management Office (PMO) Director to join the team.

We are in growth mode, and it is an exciting time to be a contributing member to SC Enterprise Information System (SCEIS)!

SCEIS is the backbone of our business processes and ultimately empowers decision makers to improve government for the citizens.

If you enjoy working at the intersection of people, process, and technology, and are motivated by a fast paced, multi tasked and transforming environment, then this position could be for you!

You will lead a complex portfolio of strategic technology programs and projects for a large state agency's technology division.

This role oversees the Portfolio of programs and projects DEA delivers and is responsible for the successful delivery of a wide range of programs and projects, manages a team of Project Managers, and advances portfolio management maturity through Agile and hybrid methodologies.

The PMO Director is responsible for aligning project execution with strategic objectives, driving measurable outcomes, championing process and people development, and ensuring enterprise-wide collaboration.

This role will drive strategic planning including the creation and evolution of technology roadmaps. This role requires a seasoned leader with deep experience in IT Portfolio Management.

You will report directly to the Chief Technology Officer and be responsible for coordinating strategic projects across teams within DEA.

• Lead and support staff through coaching, training, and performance development. Streamline workflows while implementing management policies and organizational initiatives. Foster a positive, team focused environment.

Portfolio Leadership: Drive execution of large-scale, multi-year ERP and other technology-related initiatives.

Oversee delivery of broad technical solutions, including SaaS, cloud, mainframe and other legacy systems.

Ensure successful integration of security, compliance, and business continuity priorities across portfolio efforts.

Establish an effective project management methodology that guides all programs and projects for the Division. Monitor staffing levels and skill sets to needs.

Strategic Planning & Roadmap Development: Develop and execute multi-year strategic roadmaps aligned with business and IT goals.

Partner with executive stakeholders and cross-functional leaders to define, prioritize, and sequence strategic investments.

Use stakeholder feedback, risk posture, and business case analysis to guide portfolio decisions and optimize outcomes.

Agile and Process Maturity: Improve Agile delivery and PMO performance by standardizing project delivery practices and coaching teams toward maturity.

Engage internal and external Agile coaches, establish best practices, and oversee Agile Product Owner and team training.

Drive rapid delivery cycles and responsiveness by forming collaborative product development teams with central business units.

Employee Engagement & Leadership Development: Cultivate an empowered, engaged workforce by championing staff recognition, feedback mechanisms, and professional development.

Improve key engagement metrics through employee forums, coaching, and leadership development. Mentor rising leaders into higher level roles, strengthening the leadership pipeline.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communications: Collaborate with operations and business leadership to manage shared resources and resolve trade-offs.

Serve as an escalation point and trusted advisor to CTO, providing timely and transparent portfolio reporting.

Deliver high-quality executive briefings, kickoff presentations, and closure reports to drive understanding, buy-in, and alignment.

Requirements




Qualifications

Experience in state or local government programs, especially those involving SAP.


Additional Information

The Department of Administration 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.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment.

Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.

A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.