Project Manager I

Salary: $58,854.00 - $105,978.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 192129
Agency: Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement
Opening Date: 08/24/2026
Closing Date: 9/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: AK04
Position Number:: 60027572
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN10
Hiring Range - Min.: $65,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $65,000.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The SC Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service
Under limited supervision, the Project Manager I manages and coordinates strategic and tactical project management activities associated with the agency's second chance data and other initiatives involving moderate to high complexity. Monitors and assists in the oversight of service level agreements and contracts related to agency-managed projects, including project planning, project scheduling and scheduling, scope and risk management, and stakeholder engagement.


Responsibilities of the Project Manager I:

• Serves as project manager for assigned internal and external agency projects. Utilizes project management methodologies from the project initiation phase through the project closure phase. Responsible for managing and directing the initiation, planning, execution, and close-out phases of the project life cycle for assigned projects. Responsible for tracking and reporting throughout the project life cycle. At project conclusion, closes out each project in a timely and orderly manner with documentation of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threat analyses, and archiving of essential project documentation.
• Conducts work sessions to fully and accurately define project scope and requirements. Identifies the resources and skill sets required to complete the project and identifies necessary internal project resources for the project sponsor. Develops project communication plans and ensures that, when necessary, they address how external communications will take place (i.e. communicating about the project impact or status with organizational leaders elected officials and/or the general public).
• Develops project work plan/schedules. Assists with oversight relating to scheduling to ensure project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks are completed as planned. Identifies potential problems; facilitates problem resolution by determining or recommending and implementing a risk mitigation strategy. Assists with the coordination of requests, and recommends changes from original specifications with project sponsor, project team or stakeholders.
• Prepares necessary documentation (e.g. needs analysis, project charter, business case, feasibility analysis, etc.) to support project initiative. Responsible for the development of project documentation. Develops and maintains required project documentation throughout project to ensure project life cycle. Plans and conducts project status and review meetings. Prepares project status reports and provides updates to project stakeholders and sponsors.
• Maintains project management expertise and familiarity with accepted best 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. Perform duties and conducts self in accordance with all OTO and Admin standards, policies, and procedures. This position is conditionally essential as it provides ESF-2 support.

Minimum and Additional Requirements


A bachelor's degree and relevant experience managing small to large scale projects of moderate complexity and risk.

Preferred Qualifications


A minimum of 3 years in project management is preferred. Knowledge of database management, key performance indicators, and customer relationship management platforms is preferred. Special consideration may be made for those certified as a Certified Associate in Project Management, certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP), or those with certification supplied by the Project Management Institute, or PMI training, or Project Management Professional certification is a plus.

Additional Comments
The SC Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement 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 S C Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children. Click 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
• Retirement benefit choices*
• State Retirement Plan
• State Optional Retirement Program

*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.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.


Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.


Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.


Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.


Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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