IT Project Manager - Project Lead

Project Manager – Project LeadState of South Carolina – SC Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) is a forward-thinking organization that is committed to changing the lives of South Carolinians by providing safe, quality and affordable housing opportunities for those in need. We are transforming the housing industry in our state through cutting-edge programs and competitive financial products that make homeownership affordable and quality rental housing possible for many. Our clear advantage to our staff is that we offer challenging and meaningful work but with an appropriate work-life, home-life balance.This is a new position to assist with SCHOUSING project initiatives. The candidate will manage several projects through solicitation, selection, contract negotiation, acquisition, implementation, migration, archival and sunset of legacy duties/responsibilities include: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.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 current projects including, but not limited to: 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.Required skills and competencies (ranked in order of importance) include:5+ years of experience in IT project management3+ years of experience in hybrid (Agile and Waterfall) project management3+ years of experience in strategic planning & roadmap development3+ years of experience in risk management3+ years of experience in resource management3+ years of experience in change management3+ years of experience in budget planningPreferred skills (ranked in order of importance) include:Process improvementFinancial principlesAccounting principlesMortgage principlesAdditional skills include:Interpersonal, collaborative, presentation & facilitation skillsDetail-oriented, accurate and organizedAnalytical thinking and problem solvingCustomer service drivenTeamworkIndividual contributorQualifications, education & certifications include:Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Information Technology, or related field (degree must be complete and verifiable) and project management experience managing large projects of moderate complexity and risk.Certifications: PMP, PMI-ACP or CSM certification required or in the process of obtaining requirement: Candidate MUST be a CURRENT South Carolina resident. No relocation allowed.Submittal & process guidance:Submission deadline: September 11th, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST.Required attachments:SC Cover SheetValid Right to Represent (RTR)Candidate's Resume with full legal first name and last nameAttachment naming convention: AttachmentName_PostingID_LastName_FirstName (Examples: Resume_1234_Last_First, RTR_1234_Last_First, Coversheet_1234_Last_First)Sub vendor usage: Sub vendor usage is restricted to only 1 level deep (Sub Vendor usage form required).Withdrawn candidate policy: Withdrawn candidates will not be permitted to be replaced.Interview process: 1 round of onsite interviews (Candidate must be available for onsite interviews). Scheduling target: 09/14/2026 (preferably afternoons, 2–5 PM).