Project Manager II

Project Manager II

The Department of Administration's (Admin) 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. Admin is a shared services organization which gives you the opportunity to work with many agencies as well as our internal customers here at OTIS. You will be responsible for oversight of service level agreements and contracts related to your project portfolio. 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.
• Conduct work sessions to fully and accurately define project scope and requirements. Identify resources and skill sets required to complete the project. Develop project communication plans and ensure they address how external communications will take place.
• Develop project work plan/schedules and monitor budget (If applicable). Control scope and schedule to ensure project deliverables, milestones and required tasks are completed as planned.
• Identify potential problems and facilitate problem resolution by implementing a risk mitigation strategy. Coordinate requests, and recommend changes from original specifications with project sponsor, project team or stakeholders.
• Prepare necessary documentation to support project Initiative. Manage development of project documentation for new services assigned. Develop and maintain required project documentation throughout the project life-cycle.
• Plan and conduct project status and review meetings. Prepare project status reports and provide updates to project stakeholders and sponsors.
• Maintain project management expertise and familiarity with accepted beat practices through self-study, professional journals, or participation in professional forums.
• Performs other duties as assigned (e.g. developing DTO's standard project management document and checklists for use on Internal and external (agency) projects).

Minimum and Additional 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Additional Comments:

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.
• 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 *

* 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.