Project Manager II - 61089233

Project Manager II - 61089233

Salary

$79,600.00 - $143,300.00 Annually

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

187209

Agency

Department of Administration

Division

Office of Technology and Information Services

Opening Date

07/02/2026

Closing Date

7/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

AK05

Position Number:

61089233

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

GEN12

Hiring Range - Min.

$79,600.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$105,000.00

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

The Department of Administration will not sponsor employment visas for this position. All applicants must apply online.

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Job Responsibilities

Project Manager II

The Department of Administrations (Admin) Office of Technology and Information Services (OTIS) is the state's central provider of IT services to state government agencies. Our Project Management team is maturing and growing. If you are customer service oriented, enjoy driving projects, and thrive in the efficiency IT brings to an organization, this position is for you! As a Project Manager within our team, you will manage and coordinate strategic and tactical projects ranging from moderate to high complexity and risk. Admin is a shared services organization which gives you the opportunity to work with many agencies as well as our internal customers here at OTIS. You will be responsible for oversight of service level agreements and contracts related to your project portfolio.

This position is onsite in beautiful Columbia, South Carolina

Responsibilities of the Project Manager II:

• Serve as enterprise project manager for assigned internal and external (agency) projects. Manage and direct the initiation, planning, execution, control, and close-out phases of the project life cycle for assigned projects. Track implementation of all Division of Technology Operations (DTO) services as assigned.
• Conduct work sessions to fully and accurately define project scope and requirements. Identify resources and skill sets required to complete the project. Develop project communication plans and ensure they address how external communications will take place.
• Develop project work plan/schedules and monitor budget (If applicable). Control scope and schedule to ensure project deliverables, milestones and required tasks are completed as planned.
• Identify potential problems and facilitate problem resolution by implementing a risk mitigation strategy. Coordinate requests, and recommend changes from original specifications with project sponsor, project team or stakeholders.
• Prepare necessary documentation to support project Initiative. Manage development of project documentation for new services assigned. Develop and maintain required project documentation throughout the project life-cycle.
• Plan and conduct project status and review meetings. Prepare project status reports and provide updates to project stakeholders and sponsors.
• Maintain project management expertise and familiarity with accepted beat practices through self-study, professional journals, or participation in professional forums.
• Performs other duties as assigned (e.g. developing DTOs standard project management document and checklists for use on Internal and external (agency) projects).

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A bachelors degree and experience managing large projects of moderate complexity and risk. Relevant experience may substitute for the required degree on a year-for-year basis.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in project management is required.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to plan, organize, and manage strategic, tactical assignments, and project management activities associated with state-wide enterprise and agency level information technology Initiatives.
• Manage the overall planning, execution and delivery of multiple projects.
• Delivery timely project health and performance reports.
• Maintain project documentation and files.
• Coordinate and manage projects using best practices in project management methodologies from Initiation to closure.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written and oral skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment to Identify, monitor, track, resolve and escalate Issues within established guidelines.
• Must be able to work with a diverse group of professionals in all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage work and provide guidance to team members.
• Must be able to obtain/meet compliance requirements as necessary.
• Clear understanding of Best Practices based project management principles and methodologies.
• This position is conditionally essential as It provides ESF-2 support.
• Position may require overnight travel.
• Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
• Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Preferred Qualifications

• Seven or more years of project management experience is preferred.
• Certified Project Management, PMI training or PMP certification is a plus.

Additional Comments

The Department of Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click herefor additional information.

• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year

• 15 days sick leave per year

• 13 paid holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)

• Retirement benefit choices *

• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)

• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

• Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

01

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

• Yes
• No

02

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship from the Department of Administration for employment visa status?

• Yes
• No

03

Which of the following best describes your education and experience?

• At least a bachelors degree and experience managing large projects of moderate complexity and risk.
• An associates degree and at least two (2) years of experience managing large projects of moderate complexity and risk.
• A high school diploma and at least four (4) years of experience managing large projects of moderate complexity and risk.
• None of the above.

04

Do you have at least five (5) years of IT project management experience? (This experience must be in addition to any years of experience used as an equivalency in question 3).

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Department of Administration Address 1200 Senate Street

Columbia, South Carolina, 29201

Phone 803-737-4272

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