Security Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager - Consultant Location: Columbia, SC (Remote)Candidate Location: Candidate MUST be a SC resident or willing to relocate to SC prior to starting the role at their own expense. Duration: 12+ months contract with potential extends or ConvertPay rate: $72/hr. on W2 without benefits & PTOInterview Process: 1 round, Virtual/Online Daily Duties / Responsibilities:Essential ResponsibilitiesInteract with staff, other team members, all levels of management and internal and external organizations, including vendors performing outsourced work, in the compilation and management of information needed for project plans, portfolio/program plans, metrics, reports and project management documentationDefines project objectives and scope by reviewing project proposal to determine time frame, available funding, procedures, and various phases of project life cycle for security and compliance projectsEstablishes and implements project management processes and methodologies for the IT Security and Compliance community to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high quality standards, and meet customer expectationsWork with technical staff and business stakeholders to create deliverables and artifacts that are intended for audiences of varying levels of technical knowledgeDetermines and evaluates risks that may affect the project and implement a risk mitigation strategyServe as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and/or Point of Contact (POC) for developing and managing processes related to a robust System Development Lifecycle (SDLC)Make recommendations on specific improvements in efficiency, effectiveness, report template and structure, and productivity to OCS LeadershipProgram Experience:Current experience with Medicaid, Social Services, or similar public benefit programs is strongly desired and will be given the highest weight. Experience should include well documented success with security and compliance related projects.Technical Knowledge:Experience with documentation and artifacts related to any or all of the following technologies would be considered desirable for this position:Health Information TechnologiesSecurity and ComplianceProject Management software (e.g., MS Project)General Duties and Responsibilities:Assist (and often lead) in the design, development, implementation and/or ongoing maturation of OCS’s security and compliance processes, technology, and/or artifacts.Prepares status reports and provides updates to project stakeholders. Reviews progress and status of all projects and identifies specific activities to be performed to ensure project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks are completed according to project deadline.Participate in assessment of internal agency systems as well as business partner/service provider information systems.Utilize Microsoft Office software suite, eGRC system, Bizagi, Atlassian and other products to document and report on information gathered OCS efforts.Actively participates in meeting/workshops regarding security and compliance projects. Required Skills (rank in order of Importance): Minimum 3 years Project Management experience1+ plus years of experience within information security, compliance or risk management Ability to plan, guide, manage, organize, and coordinate work assignments to employees Ability to present and prepare reports Ability to assign appropriate priorities to work activities based on organizational goals and situational pressures Ability to effectively plan and communicate work activities and deadlinesregardsMohammedmohd.kaleemuddin@ustechsolutionsinc.com