Project Manager

Intelligence and National Security Alliance; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

V Group Inc. in Columbia, SC is seeking a Project Manager - Project Lead to guide agency-wide IT initiatives on a 12-month onsite contract, with a 40-hour week. You will oversee planning, execution and sunset of legacy apps, using both Agile and Waterfall methods while coordinating with stakeholders.

The role requires PMP/PMI-ACP/CSM consideration and a track record of delivering on time and within scope. The candidate will manage several parallel projects including Mortgage Servicing/Production

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT project management experience.
• 3+ years in hybrid (Agile and Waterfall) PM.
• 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.
• PMP, PMI-ACP or CSM certification preferred or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and manage all PM activities for agency-wide initiatives.
• Demonstrate PM expertise in traditional and agile methods and enforce best practices.
• Manage planning, execution and delivery of multiple projects in parallel.
• Collaborate with technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Lead status meetings, prepare reports, and communicate with sponsors.
• Develop and maintain project documentation throughout the lifecycle.
• Engage in ongoing process improvement and risk mitigation.
• Current projects include Mortgage Servicing/Production tech, Compliance Monitoring tech, Contract Administration tech, Agency Continuity, Space Needs.

Skills

Project management experience

Hybrid (Agile and Waterfall)

Strategic planning & roadmap

Risk management

Resource management

Change management

Budget planning

Process Improvement

Financial principles

Accounting principles

Mortgage principles

Job description

End Client: State of South Carolina

Job Title: Project Manager - Project Lead

Duration: 12 Months, with extension

Location: Columbia, SC 29210 – Fully Onsite

Hours Per Week: 40

Interview Type: 1 Round of Onsite Interviews

Job Code: 13482

Department: SCHOUSING

Scope of Project:

The candidate will manage several projects through solicitation, selection, contract negotiation, acquisition, implementation, migration, archival and sunset of legacy applications.

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 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 scope and schedule to ensure project deliverables, milestones and required tasks are completed as planned.
• This role will bring strong project management expertise, the ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams and business stakeholders, and a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within scope and aligned with organizational objectives.
• Plan and conduct project status and review meetings. Prepare project status reports and provide updates to project stakeholders and sponsors. Must be able to work with a diverse group of professionals in all levels of the agency.
• Prepare necessary documentation to support project initiatives. Manage development of project documentation for new services assigned. Ensure all required project documentation is developed and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Engage in ongoing process improvement around delivery, methodology and other relevant areas. Identify potential problems proactively and facilitate problem resolutions by implementing risk mitigation strategies.
• Current projects include but are not limited to the following:

• 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/Preferred Skills:

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 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
• Financial PrinciplesAccounting Principles
• Mortgage Principles

Required Certifications:

PMP, PMI-ACP or CSM certification required or in the process of obtaining certification.

V Group Inc. is a NJ-based IT Services and Products Company with its business strategically categorized in various Business Units including Public Sector, Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services, Ecommerce, Projects, and Products. Within Public Sector business unit, we cater IT Professional Services to Federal, State and Local. We have multiple awards/ contracts with 30+ states, including but not limited to NY, CA, FL, GA, MD, MI, NC, OH, OR, CO, CT, TN, PA, TX, VA, NM, VT, and WA.

Website: https://www.vgroupinc.com/publicsector

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/v-group/

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Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/vgroupinc