IT Project Manager
About The Position
The IT Project Manager</b> is responsible for managing and coordinating strategic and tactical information technology projects within the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) IT Department. Reporting to the Director of IT Operations, this role oversees agency -wide IT initiatives from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, schedules, and standards. The position collaborates closely with internal stakeholders, the agency Project Management Office (PMO), and external partners to deliver successful project outcomes. In addition, the IT Project Manager supports the development and standardization of project management methodologies across the agency. This role operates in a dynamic public -sector technology environment supporting mission -critical services for South Carolina citizens.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business management, public administration, information technology, or a related field.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- 3 years Project Management experience managing enterprise level IT projects.
- 4 years of experience with ServiceNow.
- 5 years experience with budgeting.
- Demonstrated understanding of information technology concepts, terminology, and standards.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including report and documentation development.
- Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple work activities effectively.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing system modernization initiatives.
- Five or more years of project management experience.
- Three or more years of experience managing enterprise -level IT projects.
- Experience working with state government agencies.
- Experience collaborating with external vendors.
- Experience with IT budgeting activities.
- Experience using ServiceNow.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the IT Project Manager for assigned information technology projects.
- Manage and coordinate IT project activities from initiation through closeout to achieve defined outcomes.
- Develop and document project scope, charters, schedules, milestones, risks, resources, and deliverables.
- Establish and maintain project meeting cadence to ensure adherence to timelines and objectives.
- Track and manage project milestones, risks, issues, action items, and stakeholder accountability.
- Escalate project risks and issues to appropriate stakeholders in a timely manner.
- Prepare and distribute project meeting agendas, notes, status updates, and reports.
- Produce IT project -related presentations and supporting materials for leadership, steering committees, and planning meetings.
- Maintain an accurate master list of IT projects.
- Support project closeout activities, including documentation of lessons learned and final project artifacts.
Benefits
- Air InfoSec offers an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA), providing up to $350/month in tax -free reimbursements to help cover the cost of your own health insurance premium. This gives you the flexibility to choose the plan that works best for you and your family.
- 1 hour of PTO earned for every 20 hours worked.
- Can carryover up to 5 days of PTO to the next calendar year.
- 5 paid state holidays (annually)
- 2 paid floating holidays (annually)
- $100 per year to apply towards annual certification fees or educational training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
