Project Manager II - 61089233

Full Job Description

This position is onsite in beautiful Columbia, South Carolina

Responsibilities of the Project Manager II:

Serve as enterprise project manager for assigned internal and external (agency) projects.

Manage and direct the initiation, planning, execution, control, and close-out phases of the project life cycle for assigned projects.

Track implementation of all Division of Technology Operations (DTO) services as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and experience managing large projects of moderate complexity and risk. Relevant experience may substitute for the required degree on a year-for-year basis.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in project management is required.

• Ability to plan, organize, and manage strategic, tactical assignments, and project management activities associated with state-wide enterprise and agency level information technology Initiatives.
• Manage the overall planning, execution and delivery of multiple projects.
• Delivery timely project health and performance reports.
• Maintain project documentation and files.
• Coordinate and manage projects using best practices in project management methodologies from Initiation to closure.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written and oral skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment to Identify, monitor, track, resolve and escalate Issues within established guidelines.
• Must be able to work with a diverse group of professionals in all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage work and provide guidance to team members.
• Must be able to obtain/meet compliance requirements as necessary.
• Clear understanding of Best Practices based project management principles and methodologies.
• This position is conditionally essential as It provides ESF-2 support.
• Position may require overnight travel.
• Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
• Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of project management experience is preferred.
• Certified Project Management, PMI training or PMP certification is a plus.

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 herefor 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)