Abacus Service Corporation · 14 hours ago
IT - DES - Project Manager - Consultant
Abacus Service Corporation is seeking a Project Manager - Consultant for the State of South Carolina's Office of Technology. The role involves managing a top priority project, requiring expertise in project management and Agile methodologies.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a project manager for a top priority project within the agency's Office of Technology
Manage large-scale projects of moderate complexity and risk
Lead Agile teams and manage project lifecycles
Utilize Agile project management tools such as Microsoft Planner (Premium), JIRA, or similar
Ensure all project milestones are met and facilitate telecommuting eligibility after 3 months
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, information systems, or a related field
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Agile Certifications such as: Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), SAFe Agilist (SA), Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM)
5+ years as a Project Manager - experience managing large-scale projects of moderate complexity and risk
Experience leading Agile teams and managing project lifecycles
Proficiency with Agile project management tools such as Microsoft Planner (Premium), JIRA, or similar
Preferred
A Master's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology, or a related field
10+ years of experience in project management 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