Zencon Group Inc. · 17 hours ago
IT - DES - Project Manager - Consultant
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expZencon Group Inc. is seeking a Project Manager Consultant to support the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services' Office of Technology. This role involves leading the delivery of complex hybrid agile initiatives and managing the agency’s Application Migration and Modernization project to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
AnalyticsConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Direct and manage complex, high-impact projects using hybrid Agile methodologies
Develop and deliver executive-level project updates and presentations
Facilitate collaboration between business leaders, product owners, and technical teams to align project goals with stakeholder expectations
Lead Agile events including sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups
Coach and mentor junior project managers and project staff
Support enterprise-wide planning and systems integration efforts
Ensure compliance with state procurement and fiscal policies, including contract negotiation and vendor management
Interpret and apply laws, regulations, and agency policies to ensure accountability and compliance
Qualification
Required
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
At least a Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, information systems, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience managing large-scale projects of moderate complexity and risk
Demonstrated experience leading Agile teams and managing project lifecycles
Proficiency with Agile project management tools such as Microsoft Planner (Premium), JIRA, or similar. (Agile is a preference over Waterfall)
Project Management (Agile) Certifications such as: Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), SAFe Agilist (SA), Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM)
Advanced Agile project planning and execution skills
Strong leadership and team coordination abilities
Ability to manage multiple high-impact projects simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
Proficiency in M365 and Agile project tracking tools
Preferred
A Master's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology, or a related field
At least 10 years of experience in project management, preferably in a government or enterprise environment
Experience leading application migration projects for government agencies
Experience leading complex projects in the field of information technology
Experience working with state agencies, especially those within South Carolina
Knowledge of state government procurement and fiscal policies
Experience with contract negotiation and vendor management
Strong understanding of enterprise systems and cross-agency collaboration
Company
Zencon Group Inc.
ZENCON GROUP: Empowering Digital Transformation, Service Excellence & Workforce Innovation Zencon Group is a global IT consulting firm and certified Microsoft Partner delivering high-performance digital solutions that help organizations modernize operations, elevate customer and citizen experiences, and scale with confidence.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase