Enterprise Project Manager - Contract - Columbia, SC

SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC is seeking an Enterprise Project Manager for a contract role in Columbia, SC with hybrid work options. The candidate will lead enterprise IT initiatives, coordinate with multiple agencies and private-sector managers, and ensure timely delivery of project artifacts.

Responsibilities include managing scope, timelines, and budgets, reporting status to stakeholders, and maintaining documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of project management principles, best practices, and methodologies, including PMI PMBOK terminology.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare clear and concise reports, documents, and correspondence.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, management, and project teams.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks according to schedules and project goals.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Enterprise Project Manager for assigned IT projects.
• Manage projects from initiation through completion using established project management methodologies.
• Coordinate with private-sector project managers and internal state teams.
• Track state resources, project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies.
• Prepare and provide regular project status reports and updates to management.
• Monitor project progress, risks, issues, and deadlines.
• Coordinate with PMO, Information Security, Privacy Office, state agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure project deliverables are completed according to established schedules and requirements.
• Facilitate project meetings and maintain effective communication with stakeholders.
• Manage project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Close projects in a timely and organized manner.
• Document lessons learned and archive essential project documentation.

Skills

PMBOK knowledge

Communication

Stakeholder management

Planning & organization

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts/Business/Public Admin/IT

Minimum 3 years project management experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Enterprise Project Manager - Contract - Columbia, SC

Posted On 08/23/2026

Job Information

IT Services

City Columbia

State/Province South Carolina

29212

Job Description

IT Project Manager / Enterprise Project Manager Location: Columbia, SC hybrid

Interview Process: 1 round, Virtual/Online
Duration: 12 Months
Employment Type: Contract
Experience Required: 06+ Years

Candidate location: No South Carolina residency required. Open to nationwide candidates. Candidate must be willing to work onsite in Columbia, SC as required. All travel and relocation expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Project Scope:

The position is within the Division of Technology Operations (DTO) – IT Planning and Administration Project Management Unit.

The consultant will manage and coordinate strategic and tactical assignments and project management activities associated with statewide enterprise-level and agency-level IT initiatives directed by the Division of Technology Operations and/or the Department of Administration.

The Project Manager will coordinate project activities, deliverables, schedules, and deadlines with the Department of Administration's Program Management Office (PMO), Division of Information Security, Enterprise Privacy Office, other state agencies, and private-sector project professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as an Enterprise Project Manager for assigned IT projects.
• Manage projects from initiation through completion using established project management methodologies.
• Coordinate with private-sector project managers and internal state teams.
• Track state resources, project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies.
• Prepare and provide regular project status reports and updates to management.
• Monitor project progress, risks, issues, and deadlines.
• Coordinate with PMO, Information Security, Privacy Office, state agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure project deliverables are completed according to established schedules and requirements.
• Facilitate project meetings and maintain effective communication with stakeholders.
• Manage project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Close projects in a timely and organized manner.
• Document lessons learned and archive essential project documentation.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of project management principles, best practices, and methodologies, including PMI PMBOK terminology.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare clear and concise reports, documents, and correspondence.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, management, and project teams.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks according to schedules and project goals.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning and budgeting.

Preferred Skills

• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project.
• Experience managing enterprise-level or statewide IT projects.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders, agencies, and vendors.
• Experience with project financial tracking and budget management.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, Business Management, Public Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning and budgeting.

Required Certifications

• PMI training or PMP certification

SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.