Project Manager II

ADP; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEdge is seeking a Project Manager II in Columbia, SC. The role oversees medium-scale projects, planning, coordinating, and executing to meet timelines, budgets, and quality standards. You will collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to address risks and ensure objectives are achieved.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 2–4+ years of experience, with PMP certification preferred. This is a full-time on-site position with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; PMP certification preferred.
• 2–4+ years of project management experience for medium-scale projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and risk-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and delivery of projects aligned with objectives.
• Manage resources and ensure milestones, deliverables, and deadlines are met.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to define scope and expectations.
• Identify and mitigate project risks to ensure smooth execution.
• Create and maintain project documentation, reports, schedules, and budgets.
• Analyze data to provide insights to leadership for decision making.
• Ensure compliance with subcontractor and vendor requirements.

Skills

Planning

Coordination

Risk management

Communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

PMP Certification

Job description

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Direct Columbia, SC, US

Job Summary/Objective:

The Project Manager II oversees medium-scale projects with moderate scope and complexity. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing projects while ensuring objectives are met within designated timelines, budgets, and quality standards. The role involves collaborating with project teams and stakeholders to address potential risks. It serves as an intermediate step in project management, requiring a deeper understanding of processes, tools, and principles.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of projects aligned with company objectives.
• Manage resources and collaborate with project teams to ensure project milestones, deliverables, and deadlines are achieved.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to ensure project scope, objectives, and expectations are clearly defined and maintained.
• Identify and assess risks within projects, developing and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure smooth execution.
• Create and maintain detailed project documentation, including records, reports, schedules, and budgets.
• Analyze project data to generate metrics and provide actionable insights to leadership for informed decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with subcontractor and vendor requirements, including insurance and other contractual obligations.
• Monitor and optimize workflows across systems and tools to improve efficiency and streamline project operations.
• Serve as a key point of contact for project stakeholders, facilitating communication and resolving conflicts.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support project goals.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2-4+ years of experience

Preferred and Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• PMP Certification

Skills Required:

• Ability to adapt seamlessly to shifting priorities and evolving project requirements while aligning with strategic goals.
• Initiative to anticipate challenges and independently develop innovative, forward-thinking solutions.
• Strong critical thinking skills to navigate complex situations and provide actionable, well-reasoned recommendations.
• Confidence in decision‑making under pressure, effectively managing trade‑offs between risks and opportunities.
• Precision and impactful communication skills to foster collaboration and alignment across diverse stakeholders and teams.
• Expertise in managing competing priorities, optimizing workflows, and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Leadership skills to set an example and contribute positively in cross‑functional team settings.
• Exceptional attention to detail to proactively identify and mitigate risks, ensuring project success.
• Commitment to seeking and incorporating feedback while pursuing continuous growth in project management expertise and leadership abilities.

Direct/Indirect Supervisory Responsibility:

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to set goals and deadlines in alignment with company objectives.

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Travel Required:

• Office environment with long periods of sitting and computer work.
• Full‑time role, 40 hours per week, with occasional travel to client offices and project sites as needed.

AAP/EEO Statement

NextEdge provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NextEdge complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

NextEdge expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of NextEdge employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties

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