Job Description
US Work Authorization Requirement:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. This includes, but is not limited to, U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, and other individuals with valid U.S. work authorization.
Job Description:
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Advanced Agile project planning and execution
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
- Strategic thinking with strong problem-solving capabilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Agile tools such as JIRA, Microsoft Planner (Premium), or similar
- Experience with vendor management and contract oversight
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Information Systems, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing large-scale projects
- Proven experience leading Agile teams through full project lifecycles
- PMP Certification (required)
- Experience with Agile project management tools
- One or more Agile certifications preferred, including:
- PMI-ACP
- SAFe Agilist (SA)
- Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM)
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology, or related field
- 10+ years of project management experience in government or enterprise environments
- Experience leading application migration or modernization projects
- Knowledge of South Carolina state government operations, procurement, and fiscal policies
- Strong background in enterprise IT systems and cross-agency collaboration
- Proven success managing vendors and complex contracts
