Lead Project Manager

InterSources Inc; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

InterSources Inc in Columbia, SC is seeking a Project Manager – Project Lead to oversee agency-wide initiatives, blending Waterfall and Agile methodologies. The role demands 5+ years' IT project management, strong planning, risk and budget management, and collaboration with sponsors.

It is a 12-month, onsite position. You will coordinate multiple projects from initiation through sunset of legacy apps, prepare status reports, lead meetings, and drive continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT project management experience.
• 3+ years in hybrid Agile and Waterfall.
• 3+ years in strategic planning & roadmap development.
• 3+ years in risk management.
• 3+ years in resource management.
• 3+ years in change management.
• 3+ years in budget planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage all project management activities for agency initiatives.
• Demonstrate project management expertise in both traditional Waterfall and Agile methodologies and influence project team compliance with industry best practices.
• Manage the overall planning, execution, and delivery of multiple projects in parallel.
• Control project scope and schedule to ensure deliverables, milestones, and required tasks are completed as planned.
• Collaborate effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, project sponsors, and agency leadership.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational objectives.
• Plan and conduct project status and review meetings.
• Prepare project status reports and provide regular updates to stakeholders and sponsors.
• Work effectively with a diverse group of professionals at all levels of the agency.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage development of project documentation for newly assigned services and initiatives.
• Support ongoing process improvement around project delivery, methodology, and related areas.
• Identify potential problems proactively and facilitate resolution by implementing appropriate risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

IT Project Management

Hybrid Agile & Waterfall

Strategic Planning

Risk Management

Resource Management

Change Management

Budget Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT/Business

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager – Project Lead (13482)

Location: Columbia, SC 29210

Work Mode: Fully Onsite

Candidate Location: Current South Carolina residents only – No relocation allowed

Duration: 12 Months

Scope of the Project: The selected candidate will manage multiple projects through solicitation, selection, contract negotiation, acquisition, implementation, migration, archival, and sunset of legacy applications.

Daily Duties / Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage all project management activities for agency-wide initiatives as an experienced agency Project Manager.


• Demonstrate project management expertise in both traditional Waterfall and Agile methodologies and influence project team compliance with industry best practices.


• Manage the overall planning, execution, and delivery of multiple projects in parallel.


• Control project scope and schedule to ensure deliverables, milestones, and required tasks are completed as planned.


• Collaborate effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, project sponsors, and agency leadership.


• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational objectives.


• Plan and conduct project status and review meetings.


• Prepare project status reports and provide regular updates to stakeholders and sponsors.


• Work effectively with a diverse group of professionals at all levels of the agency.


• Prepare and maintain project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.


• Manage development of project documentation for newly assigned services and initiatives.


• Support ongoing process improvement around project delivery, methodology, and related areas.


• Identify potential problems proactively and facilitate resolution by implementing appropriate risk mitigation strategies.

Current Project Initiatives

• Mortgage Servicing and Mortgage Production technology solution


• Development and Compliance Monitoring technology solution


• Contract Administration technology solution


• Agency Business Continuity


• Space Needs – Assess facility requirements for a new location that supports workforce needs, operational efficiency, and future growth.

Required Skills

• 5+ Years of Experience in IT Project Management


• 3+ Years of Experience in Hybrid Agile and Waterfall Project Management


• 3+ Years of Experience in Strategic Planning & Roadmap Development


• 3+ Years of Experience in Risk Management


• 3+ Years of Experience in Resource Management


• 3+ Years of Experience in Change Management


• 3+ Years of Experience in Budget Planning

Preferred Skills

• Process Improvement

Additional Skills

• Strong Interpersonal Skills


• Presentation & Facilitation Skills


• Detail-Oriented, Accurate, and Organized


• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving


• Customer Service Driven


• Teamwork


• Ability to Work as an Individual Contributor

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Information Technology, or a related field.


• Degree must be complete and verifiable.


• Candidate must have project management experience managing large projects of moderate complexity and risk.

Required Certification

Candidate must have one of the following certifications or be in the process of obtaining the certification: