• Job Description

  Req#: 4776583
  Project Manager II
  

  The Department of Administration's Office of Technology and Information Services (OTIS) is the state’s central provider of IT services to state government agencies. Our Project Management team is maturing and growing. If you are customer service oriented, enjoy driving projects, and thrive in the efficiency IT brings to an organization, this position is for you! As a Project Manager within our team, you will manage and coordinate strategic and tactical projects ranging from moderate to high complexity and risk. Department of Administration is a shared services organization which gives you the opportunity to work with many agencies as well as our internal customers here at OTIS. This position will be focused on security projects within Division of Information Services. Join us and be a part of our journey!

  This position is onsite in beautiful Columbia, South Carolina.

  
  Responsibilities of the Project Manager II:

  • Manage and direct al phases of the project life cycle for assigned projects using project management methodologies.
  • Monitor the implementation of all Division of Technology Operations (DTO) and Division of Information Security (DIS) services as assigned.
  • Conduct research to thoroughly define project scope and requirements.
  • Identify the resources and skill sets required to complete the project and identify necessary internal project resources for the project sponsor.
  • Develop project communication plans and ensure success of external communications.
  • Develop project work plans, project schedules, monitor budget, control scope and schedule to ensure project deliverables, milestones and required tasks are completed as planned.
  • Identify potential problems; facilitate problem resolution by determining and implementing a risk mitigation strategy.
  • Coordinate requests and recommend changes from original specifications with project sponsor, project team, or stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain required project documentation throughout the entire project lifecycle.
  • Coordinate review meetings and project status reports to provide updates to project stakeholders and sponsors.
  • Maintain project management expertise and familiarity with accepted best practices through self-study, professional journals, or participation in professional forums.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business management, public administration, or information technology and five (5) years of experience in project management.

  
  Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to plan, organize and manage strategic and 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.
  • Identify, monitor, track, resolve and escalate Issues within established guideline.
  • Must be able to work with a diverse group of professionals in all levels of the organization.
  • Clear understanding of best practices-based project management principles and methodologies.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel.

  
  Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to 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.

  • Seven (7) or more years of project management experience is preferred.
  • Certified Project Management, PMI training or PMP certification is preferred.
  • Prior experience managing security related projects a plus.

  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.

• About the company

  South Carolina (/ˌkærəˈlaɪnə/) is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States.

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