Project Manager - ConsultantLocation: R44 - 300A Outlet Pointe Boulevard, Columbia, SC Duration: 12 monthsScope Of The Project: Under limited supervision, reporting to STS Management, serves as an experienced Project Manager responsible for multiple infrastructure, cloud-based, information security, and/or application-level projects. This contractor will be one member of a team that is comprised of proven experts in some or all of the fields of analysis, research, project management, networking, virtual environments, information security, encryption, network automation, centralized IT management, Microsoft applications, SQL database management systems, end-user support, and applications development or support environments, etc.Specific Duties And Responsibilities:Serves as Project Manager for specific South Carolina DOR projects and activities; works with SCDOR Security and Technology Services (STS) Management on priorities and timeframes of projects; plans work and schedule for projects; coordinates interaction between interrelated project teams; reviews and assesses progress of SCDOR projects and activities and takes corrective action where necessaryEnsures that SCDOR projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to customer requirementsIs required to follow SCDOR's methodology, the Project Management Approach For The Systems Development LifecycleAssists Agency management and project stakeholders in information technology planning related to the SCDOR programClarifies expectations and defines requirements. Directs the work activities and priorities of team leaders, architects, consultants, analysts, and technicians engaged in design, procurement, testing, and implementation of SCDOR projects and activities.
Responsible for providing feedback to SCDOR management on staff, assignments, training, development, and performance related to SCDORServes as primary contact person for SCDOR project stakeholders and contractors to resolve day-to-day issues, process change requests, and manage schedules for SCDOR projects and activities. Escalates to the SCDOR management and project sponsors any issues, change requests, and schedule impactsCoordinates with agency management and resources responsible for ongoing maintenance and support of SCDOR components post-implementation as needed for knowledge transfer and for coordination with new SCDOR implementationEstimates, tracks and reports on costs, including potential hard dollar, and internal SCDOR personnel and contractor hours. Reports regularly to Management and Sponsor as to project status, including project accomplishments, issues, risks, and financials.
Serves as project advisor to SCDOR Management, Project Sponsors, and Steering CommitteeDocuments expected benefits, such as reduction in cycle time, personnel savings, and any hard dollar savings for any enhancement requests other than ones mandated by legislationPerforms other duties and special projects as assignedRequired Skills (Rank In Order Of Importance):Excellent verbal and written communications to include grammar, composition, punctuation, writing, editing and proofreading skillsTeam playerLeadership skillsWorking knowledge of the PMI project management lifecycleExperience in developing and maintaining documentation for core project collateral, training, policies, procedures, and best practicesAbility to plan, organize, and coordinate the needs of technical peers, technical and user management, business users, vendors, and staff membersAt least 3 years of experience on infrastructure or network-related projects as well as applications projectsExperience with meeting facilitationWorking knowledge of the change management lifecycleExperience with requirements / environments for PCI, PUB1075, and/or NISTPreferred Skills (Rank In Order Of Importance):Experience as a project manager in government IT projectsKnowledge of Microsoft products- Windows, SharePoint, Microsoft Project, MS Office, Office 365, VisioKnowledge of information technology best practices, organization and operationsBA and/or QA experienceAbility to write training documentation and/or proceduresVendor management skillsMetrics analysis and reportingApplicable industry certifications for project management or specific technologiesEasily adapts to changing priorities in a dynamic environmentAbility to conduct research into issues and products as requiredInformation security experienceRequired Education/Certifications:A Bachelor's degree in information technology systems, computer science, or related field and four (4) years of experience in information technology systems or related area; or an Associate's degree in information technology systems, computer science, or related field and six (6) years of experience in information technology systems or related area; or a High School diploma and eight (8) years of experience in information technology systems or related areaPMP certification verifiable via Education/Certifications: Industry certifications in field