Enterprise IT Project Manager

IT Project ManagerLocation: Onsite in Blythewood, SC 29016Duration: 12 months contract (With possible extension)Notes: Candidate MUST be a SC resident or willing to relocate to SC prior to starting the role at their own expense - Local and NON-Local candidates must complete onsite interview for the second round.Scope Of The ProjectPosition is assigned within the IT Department reporting to the Director, IT Operations. Under limited supervision, manages and coordinates IT strategic and tactical assignments and project management activities associated with agency-wide information technology initiatives. Coordinates IT project activities, deliverables, and deadlines with personnel and other stakeholders, which will include other state and county government agencies and applicable business partners. Position may also serve in co-lead or IT coordinator role for agency projects led by the agency PMO or other business units. The IT Project Manager will work closely with agency PMO staff on applicable projects involving information technology. Also, the agency PMO is finalizing standardized project management methodologies; therefore, this position will assist with creating and establishing IT project management standards and processes to align with agency project management standards.Daily Duties / ResponsibilitiesServes as IT project manager for assigned projects. For non-IT driven projects, role will serve as project manager for IT assigned deliverables.Manages assigned IT projects and coordinates with all stakeholders from inception to completion to achieve the desired outcome.Works with project team to identify and document project scope/charter, budget (where applicable), resources, project schedules including milestones and risks, and project deliverables.Establishes meeting cadence for each project to ensure projects remain on budget and on schedule.Maintains project team accountability through tracking budget, milestones, risk mitigation actions, issues, and task assignments. Escalates issues timely to applicable stakeholder(s).Collaborates with others to establish project meeting agendas and produces project team meeting notes including providing project status updates and reports to stakeholders.Closes out each project in a timely and orderly manner, with documentation of lessons learned and finalizing of essential project documentation.Maintains accurate master IT project list.Produces required IT project related presentation and supplemental materials for meetings including steering committee and strategic planning meetings.Work with IT Management and Project Management Office to develop, document, and codify the project planning, implementation, and management methodology for adoption.Required Skills (Ranked In Order Of Importance)PMP Certification5+ years of project management experience3+ years of project management experience managing enterprise-level IT projects1+ year of experience with ServiceNow3+ years of experience with budgetingPreferred Skills (Ranked In Order Of Importance)Experience managing system modernization initiativesExperience working with state agenciesExperience collaborating with external vendorsRequired EducationBachelor's degree in Business Management, Public Administration, Information Technology, or another related field of studyRequired CertificationsProject Management Professional (PMP)Additional SkillsStrong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to compose clear, concise reports, documents, and correspondenceThorough understanding of information technology concepts, terminology, and standardsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationshipsAbility to effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize tasks according to schedules and goalsAbility to lead and influenceAbility to understand and clearly communicate complex projectsConsiderable diplomacy and tact exhibited in stressful situationsAbility to develop and maintain knowledge of the agency's mission, goals, and objectivesUS Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com. US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.