IT - Project Manager - Project Lead

Location : Columbia, SC

Duration : 12 months

Special Requirements : Certified Associate in Project Management or Project Management Professional (PMP).

Minimum Requirements : A bachelor's degree in communications, business administration, information technology, mathematics, statistics, management information science or a

related field and experience in telecommunications, data processing and / or information technology. Experience managing large projects of moderate complexity and risk.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Three plus (3+) years of experience in project management with proficiency in technology.
• Proficient in planning, organizing, and managing strategic and tactical assignments and project management activities associated with state-wide enterprise and agency level information technology initiatives.
• Expertise in managing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of numerous concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and fostering transformative outcomes.
• Experience in delivering insightful and timely project performance reporting, enabling data-driven decision-making and proactive strategy adjustments to drive success.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to combine deep business knowledge with management skills to inspire teams, cultivate a collaborative culture, and achieve strategic goals.
• Experience with financial applications, enterprise reporting, and managing transformation projects.
• Experience with financial process re-design to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.