IT - SCDHHS - Project Manager - Project Lead

Position Information

Position Type

Staff Augmentation

Hours / Week

40

Billing Type

Hourly

Shift

Day

Projected Start Date

11 / 18 / 2025

Start Time

8 : 00 AM

Projected End Date / Duration

12 Months from projected start date

End Time

5 : 00 PM

Bid Limit Per Vendor

Number of Positions

Desired Career Level

Experienced Non-manager

Minimum Education Level

High School

Weekend

None

Position Location

Address

1801 Main Street Suite 600

City

Columbia

State

South Carolina

Zip

29201

Country

UNITED STATES

Requirements

Travel Required

No

Security Required

Yes

Onboarding Category

The following are required for bid submission :

• Resume
• R2R
• Cover Letter
• Meets Work Location

Please ensure you attach the SC Cover Sheet (attached), a valid Right to Represent, and the candidate's resume with full legal first name, and last name. Withdrawn candidates will not be permitted to be replaced. If you would like to use a sub vendor, only 1 level deep, please submit the Sub Vendor usage form.

The State of South Carolina is looking for a Project Manager - Project Lead

Why is this position open : New position - The Project Manager (PM) will be assigned to high priority projects for the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS), the Medicaid Agency for SC. The PM will interact with multiple business units and vendors.

Will close to submissions on 10 / 30 at 5 : 00PM EST.

Interview Process : 1 round, Virtual / Online

Duration of the Contract : 12 months

Possibility for Extension : Yes

Work Location : Fully Onsite - 5 days / week

Candidate Location : Candidate MUST be a SC resident or willing to relocate to SC prior to starting the role at their own expense.

Full job description attached & required / preferred skills are stated below.

Required Skills

Skill Type

Skill Name

Certification

Education

License

Other

Skill

Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)

Certification

Education

License

Other

Skill

3+ years of experience in project management in a healthcare, insurance, OR information technology environment.

Certification

Education

License

Other

Skill

3+ years of experience working with SharePoint and other typical project management tools, including Visio, PowerPoint, MS Project, Word, Access and Excel.

Preferred Skills

Skill Type

Skill Name

Certification

Education

License

Other

Skill

Experience in Medicaid or other healthcare claims system(s) IT projects

Certification

Education

License

Other

Skill

Experience working with risk management, including risk triggers and managing risks to project plan tasks.

Attachment : Team Size :

Each PM may be assigned multiple projects.

Dress Code : Business Casual, occasionally more formal

Primary Work Location :

1801 Main Street, Columbia

Secondary Work Location :

# of Openings

Company / Department culture (why do you enjoy working for the company selling points for potential candidates) :

The Project Manager (PM) will be assigned to high priority projects for the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS), the Medicaid Agency for SC. The PM will interact with multiple business units and vendors.

Candidates who enjoy working on complex, change-oriented projects will find this position attractive.

Scope of the project :

South Carolina seeks an expert in Project Management of medium to complex projects.

Position : Project Manager

Pre-employment Checks ?

Criminal background check, credit, E-Verify and confidentiality form

Daily Duties / Responsibilities :

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a consultant to act as Project Manager on multiple IT projects.

General Duties :

The Project Manager will interact with staff, other team members, all levels of management and internal and external organizations, including vendors performing outsourced work, in the compilation and management of information needed for project plans, portfolio / program plans, metrics, reports and project management documentation.

Desired Skills and Experience :

Required Skills (rank in order of Importance) :

Preferred Skills (rank in order of Importance) :

Required Certifications :

Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)

Interview Process (who will conduct i / v, phone or in-person, how many rounds of i / v's)?

Interviews will be completed via Microsoft Teams video conference or in person (1801 Main St. Columbia SC 29201) required.