Banner - Project Manager - Consultant, Cayce, SC, US

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 :

• COLLABORATE WITH IT LEADERSHIP TO CONFIRM PRIORITIES, IDENTIFY GAPS, AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE IT PROJECT PORTFOLIO.
• LEAD AND MANAGE SECURITY-RELATED PROJECTS ACROSS ALL PHASES USING ESTABLISHED PROJECT MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGIES.
• DEFINE AND TRACK BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS TO ENSURE ALIGNMENT WITH SECURITY OBJECTIVES.
• DEVELOP PROJECT SCOPE, OBJECTIVES, AND MILESTONES IN COLLABORATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS, ENSURING TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY AND COMPLIANCE.
• MONITOR PROJECT PROGRESS USING TOOLS SUCH AS MICROSOFT DEVOPS, PLANNER, SHAREPOINT, EXCEL, AND MS PROJECT.
• CONDUCT REGULAR MEETINGS WITH TEAM MEMBERS AND STAKEHOLDERS TO ENSURE ALIGNMENT AND PROGRESS.
• ENSURE ADHERENCE TO THE AGENCY'S IT CHANGE MANAGEMENT PROCESS FOR ALL PRODUCTION SYSTEM CHANGES.
• MAINTAIN COMPREHENSIVE PROJECT DOCUMENTATION AND MEASURE PERFORMANCE USING APPROPRIATE TOOLS AND METRICS.
• IDENTIFY AND MANAGE PROJECT RISKS, ESCALATING ISSUES AS NEEDED TO LEADERSHIP.
• ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND TRAINING THAT ALIGN WITH CYBERSECURITY BEST PRACTICES, INCLUDING NIST 800-53, FISMA, AND SC INFORMATION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.
• ENSURE ALL ACTIVITIES COMPLY WITH DPH SECURITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.

ENGAGEMENT DETAILS :

COMPLIANCE AND CONFIDENTIALITY :

SUPPORT AND RESOURCES PROVIDED BY DPH :

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).

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

REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE) :

Proven experience managing IT and security-related projects through the full project lifecycle.

Familiarity with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and related standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, FISMA).

Ability to understand and translate technical requirements into actionable project plans.

Skilled in preparing and maintaining project documentation, including business cases, requirements, and risk logs.

Ability to identify project risks and issues, analyze root causes, and implement mitigation strategies.

Preferred Skills

Education Requirement

Benefits at IntelliBee

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