Project Manager

Job Description

At the SC Department of Public Health (SC DPH), we are committed to helping people live

healthier lives in thriving communities. With a workforce of over 3,000 professionals across 70

locations statewide, our agency is powered by a diverse team of experts who are passionate about

making a meaningful impact.

This position plays a critical role in supporting the agency’s security program, with a focus

on strengthening the overall security posture of the agency. Efforts will center on enhancing

systems and environments within the Office of Information Technology (OIT) in alignment with

the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), ensuring compliance with federal and state

regulations, and safeguarding sensitive data. These initiatives are vital to maintaining business

continuity and supporting the agency’s strategic objectives.

As a key member of the project delivery team, the Project Manager will be responsible

for managing security initiatives and projects that support the agency’s cybersecurity goals. This

includes planning, coordinating, and executing efforts that improve risk management, enhance

system protections, and ensure alignment with IT security policies, standards, and the NIST CSF.

The role requires close collaboration with IT professionals and program area stakeholders to

ensure successful delivery of security-focused outcomes.

We’re looking for a self-motivated, team-oriented professional who thrives with limited

supervision and can adapt to shifting priorities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong

interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across diverse teams

and organizational levels.

WHY IS THIS POSITION OPEN (new role, increased work load, new dept, resignation, promotion)?

If backfill Position – What separated the candidate you initially selected from all the other

resumes presented?

This is an open position.

WHAT TYPES OF STAFFING CHALLENGES OR HEADACHES HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED IN THE PAST?

• SUPPLIERS MISLEADING CONTRACTORS ON REMOTE WORK
• RESUMES THAT DON’T MATCH WORK EXPERIENCE RELATED TO THE POSTING.
• STATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED ON THE RESUME.
• CONTRACTOR TRYING TO CHANGE SCHEDULE ONCE HIRED
• SUPPLIERS NOT ENSURING VISA IS VALID FOR DURATION OF PROJECT

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT :

THE PROJECT MANAGER WILL PLAY A KEY ROLE IN ADVANCING THE SC DEPARTMENT OF

PUBLIC HEALTH’S CYBERSECURITY POSTURE BY LEADING AND MANAGING SECURITY-FOCUSED

INITIATIVES AND PROJECTS. THIS ROLE REQUIRES CLOSE COLLABORATION WITH IT LEADERSHIP,

TECHNICAL TEAMS, AND BUSINESS STAKEHOLDERS TO ENSURE THAT ALL EFFORTS ALIGN WITH

THE AGENCY’S STRATEGIC GOALS, THE NIST CYBERSECURITY FRAMEWORK (CSF), AND

APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS.

DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :

SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE IT PROJECT PORTFOLIO.

ESTABLISHED PROJECT MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGIES.

WITH SECURITY OBJECTIVES.

STAKEHOLDERS, ENSURING TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY AND COMPLIANCE.

SHAREPOINT, EXCEL, AND MS PROJECT.

ALIGNMENT AND PROGRESS.

PRODUCTION SYSTEM CHANGES.

USING APPROPRIATE TOOLS AND METRICS.

BUSINESS OPERATIONS.

WITH CYBERSECURITY BEST PRACTICES, INCLUDING NIST 800-53, FISMA, AND SC

INFORMATION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

ENGAGEMENT DETAILS :

BUSINESS HOURS.

AND SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS TO PRIORITIZE, SCHEDULE, AND IMPLEMENT WORK IN

ACCORDANCE WITH IT STANDARDS.

COMPLIANCE AND CONFIDENTIALITY :

BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT, IF APPLICABLE.

SOLE PROPERTY OF SC DPH.

ESTABLISHED CONTRACT RATE.

SUPPORT AND RESOURCES PROVIDED BY DPH :

Candidates should be self-motivated, team-oriented, work under limited supervision, and respond

to priority tasks as needed.

POSITION : CONSULTANT – PROJECT MANAGER OPEN TO VISA TRANSFER? □ YES X NO

START DATE :

11 / 03 / 2025 OR LATER

DURATION : 12 MONTHS

POSSIBILITY OF

EXTENSION? YES

BILL RATE : Maximum Bill

Rate $100

PUBLIC SECTOR / GOV’T

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED?

YES

REMOTE WORK

POSSIBILITY YES OR NO?

YES

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS (drug, credit, criminal, motor vehicle)?

Credit-7-year history; Criminal background check 7-year history; E-Verify, Confidentiality

Agreement, Business Associate Agreement, Drug Free Workplace Affidavit

DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. PROJECT DOCUMENTATION & ANALYSIS

PREPARES ESSENTIAL PROJECT DOCUMENTATION SUCH AS NEEDS ANALYSES, BUSINESS CASES, AND

FEASIBILITY STUDIES TO SUPPORT SECURITY AND IT INITIATIVES. MAINTAINS COMPREHENSIVE

DOCUMENTATION THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROJECT LIFECYCLE.

2. PROJECT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT

MANAGES AND DIRECTS ALL PHASES OF THE PROJECT LIFECYCLE—INITIATION, PLANNING,

EXECUTION, CONTROL, AND CLOSEOUT—FOR SMALL TO MID-SIZED PROJECTS, WITH A FOCUS ON

CYBERSECURITY AND IT MODERNIZATION.

3. PROJECT COORDINATION & METHODOLOGY

COORDINATES AND MANAGES PROJECTS USING ESTABLISHED PROJECT MANAGEMENT

METHODOLOGIES. DEFINES, PRIORITIZES, AND TRACKS PROJECT REQUIREMENTS TO ENSURE

ALIGNMENT WITH BUSINESS AND SECURITY OBJECTIVES.

4. WORK PLANNING & COMMUNICATION

DEVELOPS DETAILED WORK PLANS AND MANAGES PROJECT SCOPE, BUDGET, AND SCHEDULE.

OVERSEES THE EXECUTION OF COMMUNICATION PLANS, INCLUDING UPDATES TO AGENCY

LEADERSHIP, STAKEHOLDERS, AND, WHEN APPLICABLE, THE PUBLIC.

5. STATUS REPORTING & CHANGE MANAGEMENT

PREPARES REGULAR STATUS REPORTS AND PROVIDES UPDATES TO PROJECT SPONSORS, CHAMPIONS,

AND STAKEHOLDERS. COORDINATES CHANGE REQUESTS AND RECOMMENDS ADJUSTMENTS TO

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS AS NEEDED.

6. RISK & QUALITY MANAGEMENT

IDENTIFIES POTENTIAL RISKS AND FACILITATES RESOLUTION THROUGH MITIGATION STRATEGIES.

ASSISTS IN DEVELOPING QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANS AND ENSURES PROJECT DESIGN AND

EXECUTION COMPLY WITH FEDERAL / STATE LAWS, AGENCY POLICIES, AND CYBERSECURITY

STANDARDS (E.G., NIST CSF, FISMA).

7. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

PERFORMS ADDITIONAL PROJECT-RELATED DUTIES AS REQUIRED TO SUPPORT THE SUCCESSFUL

DELIVERY OF AGENCY INITIATIVES.

Payment Schedule :

All timesheets shall be entered and approved in a timely manner per State contract terms. The State will not pay any extra costs

(i.e. Travel, employee benefits, insurance, room and board, etc.) for temporary employees under this contract.

REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF

IMPORTANCE) :

1. 3-5 years Project Management Expertise

o Proven experience managing IT

and security-related projects

through the full project lifecycle.

o Strong understanding of project

management methodologies (e.g.,

PMBOK, Agile, Waterfall).

o Ability to develop project plans,

manage scope, schedule, and

budget, and deliver results on

time.

2. 3-5 years Cybersecurity Knowledge

o Familiarity with the NIST

Cybersecurity Framework

(CSF) and related standards (e.g.,

NIST 800-53, FISMA).

o Understanding of information

security principles, risk

management, and compliance

requirements.

o Experience supporting or

managing security initiatives

within a government or regulated

environment is preferred.

3. 3-5 years Technical Acumen

o Ability to understand and translate

technical requirements into

actionable project plans.

o Experience working with IT

teams on system integrations,

infrastructure upgrades, or

application deployments.

o Proficiency with tools such as

Microsoft DevOps, SharePoint,

MS Project, and Excel.

4. Communication & Collaboration

o Strong written and verbal

communication skills, including

the ability to prepare reports and

present to stakeholders.

o Experience facilitating meetings,

managing stakeholder

expectations, and resolving

conflicts.

o Ability to work effectively with

cross-functional teams, including

PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF

IMPORTANCE) :

1. 3+ YEARS’ EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH ONE OR

MORE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AGENCIES IN

A PROJECT MANAGER ROLE FOR INFORMATION

SECURITY PROJECTS OR INITIATIVES.

2. EXPERIENCE WITH SECURITY AND INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY COMPLIANCE RELATED TO CDC,

HIPAA, AND CJIS

3. PMP CERTIFICATION OR CURRENTLY PURSUING

PMP CERTIFICATION.

Requirements

Additional details :

Key duties and Responsibilities

PREPARES ESSENTIAL PROJECT DOCUMENTATION SUCH AS NEEDS ANALYSES, BUSINESS CASES, AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES TO SUPPORT SECURITY AND IT INITIATIVES. MAINTAINS COMPREHENSIVE DOCUMENTATION THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROJECT LIFECYCLE.

MANAGES AND DIRECTS ALL PHASES OF THE PROJECT LIFECYCLE—INITIATION, PLANNING, EXECUTION, CONTROL, AND CLOSEOUT—FOR SMALL TO MID-SIZED PROJECTS, WITH A FOCUS ON CYBERSECURITY AND IT MODERNIZATION.

COORDINATES AND MANAGES PROJECTS USING ESTABLISHED PROJECT MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGIES. DEFINES, PRIORITIZES, AND TRACKS PROJECT REQUIREMENTS TO ENSURE ALIGNMENT WITH BUSINESS AND SECURITY OBJECTIVES.

DEVELOPS DETAILED WORK PLANS AND MANAGES PROJECT SCOPE, BUDGET, AND SCHEDULE. OVERSEES THE EXECUTION OF COMMUNICATION PLANS, INCLUDING UPDATES TO AGENCY LEADERSHIP, STAKEHOLDERS, AND, WHEN APPLICABLE, THE PUBLIC.

PREPARES REGULAR STATUS REPORTS AND PROVIDES UPDATES TO PROJECT SPONSORS, CHAMPIONS, AND STAKEHOLDERS. COORDINATES CHANGE REQUESTS AND RECOMMENDS ADJUSTMENTS TO PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS AS NEEDED.

IDENTIFIES POTENTIAL RISKS AND FACILITATES RESOLUTION THROUGH MITIGATION STRATEGIES. ASSISTS IN DEVELOPING QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANS AND ENSURES PROJECT DESIGN AND EXECUTION COMPLY WITH FEDERAL / STATE LAWS, AGENCY POLICIES, AND CYBERSECURITY STANDARDS (E.G., NIST CSF, FISMA). OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

PERFORMS ADDITIONAL PROJECT-RELATED DUTIES AS REQUIRED TO SUPPORT THE SUCCESSFUL DELIVERY OF AGENCY INITIATIVES.

Required Skills

Preferred Skills

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of work or equivalent 5 years of work experience.

Requirements

Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Proven work experience with enterprise data governance Required 3 Years Proven work experience with the OneTrust platform (Data Mapping, Data Discovery, Data Catalog, Assessments) Required 2 Years Proven work experience creating documentation for internal and external audiences, technical and business audiences Required 3 Years Proven work experience supporting the creation and presentation of knowledge and training Required 3 Years