Project Manager - Project Lead

Novalink Solutions LLC; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Novalink Solutions LLC in West Columbia, SC seeks an experienced IT Project Manager/Project Lead for a 1-year contract. The role requires managing multiple agency-wide initiatives with traditional and agile methods, ensuring on-time delivery and stakeholder alignment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in IT project management, strong planning, risk, and budget skills, and hold a PMP/PMI-ACP/CSM or be pursuing certification. This onsite position offers growth and a path to future opportunities.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

IT project management

Hybrid/agile + waterfall

Strategic planning

Risk management

Resource management

Change management

Budget planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management / Information Technology

Job description

West Columbia, United States | Posted on 09/03/2026

• Actual Job Title Project Manager - Project Lead
• Job Type FT Contract
• Contract duration 1 year
• Date Opened 09/03/2026
• Target Date 09/10/2026
• City West Columbia
• State/Province South Carolina
• Country United States
• Assigned Recruiter(s) Mohammed Nazer,Pranali Chaudhari
• Number of Positions 1

Job Description

Scope of the project:

The candidate will manage several 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 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.

Work Mode (Hybrid, Onsite, Remote)

Fully Onsite.

Required Skills (Rank in order of Importance)

• 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 (Rank in order of Importance)

• Financial Principles

Additional Skills

• Detail-oriented, Accurate and Organized
• Analytical thinking and problem solving

Required Education

Bachelor's degree and project management experience managing large projects of moderate complexity and risk.

Required Certifications

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

Requirements

Required Skills

Skill Type

Skill Name

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

Bachelor's Degree - Business Management, Information Technology, or related field. Degree must be complete and verifiable.

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