Project Manager

1. Core Job Details Job ID : 8280 Job Title : Project Manager / Project Lead Client : State of South Carolina-College of Charleston Job Description : Overview : College of Charleston (CofC) is seeking an experienced project lead / manager to work directly with the PMO to ensure the successful completion of information technology projects. Primary Responsibilities : Develop, implement, and oversee standardized project management processes and methodologies tailored to the CofC community. Ensures all projects are executed in alignment with established frameworks—delivered on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards—while consistently meeting stakeholder expectations. Prepare necessary documentation to support project initiatives. More specifically, work with technical staff and business stakeholders to create deliverables and artifacts that are intended for audiences of varying levels of technical knowledge Monitor project performance and report progress through dashboards and executive summaries. Identify and mitigate risks, resolve blockers, and ensure quality standards are met across all deliverables. Support stakeholder engagement and facilitate cross-departmental communications. Mentor and coach team members on Agile practices and project execution, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. Other duties as assigned. This may include special project assignments within the Portfolio Management Office or IT division, task force participation, or other activities as assigned. Basic Qualifications : Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of related work experience or 9+ years of related work experience with no Bachelor’s Degree 3+ years experience working with Business Analysts (BAs) 3+ years experience working with Kanbans Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Preferred Qualifications : Any other Project Management Institute (PMI) certifications Any other Agile or Scrum certifications (e.g. CSM or PMI-ACP) Experience working with Data Analysts or data management projects Job Location : 66 George St Charleston, SC 29424 Job Duration : 3 months with possibility for FTE Job Category : Project Management / Business Analyst Job Occupations : Candidate MUST be a SC resident or willing to relocate to SC prior to starting the role at their own expense. Position will be part time (20 hours per week) and candidate will decide on a schedule with the manager generally between the hours of 8 : 00-5 : 00, M-F Job Industries : Information Technology Employment type : Contractor