Project Manager - Project Lead

General Nature of Work: Under limited supervision, the Enterprise IT Project Manager manages and coordinates all tasks associated with several, multi-agency, enterprise projects of significant complexity and risk.

Examples of Work:

• Define project objectives and scope by reviewing project proposals to determine time frame, available funding, procedures, and various phases of the project life cycle for several major, multi-agency, enterprise projects.
• Prepare necessary documentation to support project initiatives; review and manage proposal selection and bid recommendations.
• Coordinate and manage projects using project management methodologies from inception through completion.
• Determine and evaluate risks that may affect the project and implement a risk mitigation strategy.
• Oversee the development and execution of communication plans, which may include communicating with organizational leaders, elected officials, and the public about the project’s impact or status.
• Prepare status reports and provide updates to project stakeholders, sponsors, champions, etc.
• Manage the procurement process required by the project and participate in contract negotiations resulting from Request for Proposal selection.
• Review requests and recommend changes from original specifications with project sponsors, project teams, or stakeholders.
• Review progress and status of all projects within a program and identify specific activities to be performed to ensure project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks are completed according to project deadlines.
• Create quality management plans; develop and maintain project documentation; oversee project design to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, or agency’s criteria, codes, and regulations.
• Assist in the development and delivery of project management training and workshops.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of SCDES’s mission, programs, and objectives.
• Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to manage work, delegate, and provide guidance to employees.
• Ability to make presentations and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of state government procurement regulations and processes.
• Knowledge of state government fiscal policies, procedures, and processes.
• Ability to assign appropriate priorities to work activities based on organizational goals and situational pressures.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Ability to conceptualize needed change and to initiate appropriate activities to move from concepts to implementation.
• Ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Special Requirements: Certified Associate in Project Management or Project Management Professional (PMP).

Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree in communications, business administration, information technology, mathematics, statistics, management information science or a related field and experience in telecommunications, data processing and/or information technology. Experience managing large projects of moderate complexity and risk.

Preferred Qualifications:

Required Skills

• Three plus (3+) years of experience in project management with proficiency in technology.
• Proficient in planning, organizing, and managing strategic and tactical assignments and project management activities associated with state-wide enterprise and agency level information technology initiatives.
• Expertise in managing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of numerous concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and fostering transformative outcomes.
• Experience in delivering insightful and timely project performance reporting, enabling data-driven decision-making and proactive strategy adjustments to drive success.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to combine deep business knowledge with management skills to inspire teams, cultivate a collaborative culture, and achieve strategic goals.
• Experience with financial applications, enterprise reporting, and managing transformation projects.
• Experience with financial process re-design to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.