Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager
Job Location:

Columbia, SC (locals)

Position Type:

Contract

Work Mode:

Fully Onsite

Interview Format:

In-Person interview needed

Openings:

1

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced

Project Manager Consultant

to manage and coordinate strategic and tactical project management activities associated with enterprise-level and agency-level information technology initiatives. The successful candidate will manage projects from inception through completion, coordinate project activities and deliverables, track schedules and resources, provide regular management reporting, and ensure timely project closeout and documentation. The role requires strong project management knowledge, excellent communication skills, financial planning and budgeting experience, and the ability to lead and influence stakeholders in a dynamic technology environment.

Primary Skills

Strong knowledge of project management principles, best practices, and methodologies

Strong understanding of PMI PMBOK terminology and standards

Proven experience managing projects from inception through completion

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to prepare clear, concise:

Reports

Project documentation

Business correspondence

Management status updates

Strong financial planning and budgeting knowledge

Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize project activities according to schedules and goals

Strong stakeholder relationship-management skills

Ability to lead and influence project teams and stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the enterprise project manager for assigned projects.

Manage projects using established project management methodologies from initiation through completion.

Coordinate project activities, deliverables, schedules, and deadlines.

Coordinate with project managers and other professionals supporting assigned projects.

Track internal resources and project assignments.

Maintain project schedules and monitor deliverables.

Prepare regular project status updates and reports for management.

Identify and communicate project issues, priorities, and progress.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with project stakeholders.

Ensure projects are completed according to established schedules and objectives.

Close projects in a timely and orderly manner.

Document lessons learned and archive essential project documentation.

Preferred Skills

5+ years of project management experience

Working knowledge of Microsoft Project

Experience managing complex technology projects

Ability to understand and clearly communicate complex projects

Strong leadership and influencing abilities

Ability to demonstrate diplomacy and tact when working in stressful situations

Strong organizational and prioritization skills

Ability to develop and maintain an understanding of organizational mission, goals, and objectives

Experience working with multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in one of the following or a related field:

Liberal Arts

Business Management

Public Administration

Information Technology

Related discipline

Minimum 3 years of project management experience

Strong knowledge of financial planning and budgeting

Required Certification

PMI training or PMP certification

Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be an organized and results-oriented project manager capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining project schedules, deliverables, documentation, and stakeholder communication. The candidate should demonstrate strong leadership, communication, planning, budgeting, and relationship-management skills, along with the ability to communicate complex technical projects clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

J-18808-Ljbffr