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$ 69000 - 104000
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Job Responsibilities
The mission of the South Carolina Department of Education is to serve students support teachers empower parents and engage the community so that every student graduates prepared to reach their full potential.
Job Purpose:
The South Carolina Department of Education is seeking an accomplished Project Manager to oversee the implementation of the Agencys HR transformation initiatives. This role is crucial in ensuring HR projects align with Agency objectives and are delivered successfully. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management requirement gathering organizational transformation and change management with a specific focus on HR transformation projects.
Responsibilities:
- Lead HR Transformation Planning: Develop detailed project plans that address the scope risk quality cost change management communications procurement work breakdown structures and schedules specifically for HR transformation initiatives.
- Collaborate with HR Project Sponsors: Engage actively with HR project sponsors to create project charters define strategic HR goals and establish priorities that align with the South Carolina Department of Educations mission.
- Manage HR Transformation Risk: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies tailored to HR projects ensuring their successful execution and adaptability.
- Drive Change Management Processes: Lead change management efforts within HR guiding teams through transitions that improve organizational efficiency and employee satisfaction.
- Ensure Thorough HR Project Documentation: Oversee the creation and maintenance of essential HR project documentation throughout the project lifecycle ensuring clear communication and accountability.
- Implement HR Communication Strategies: Create and implement communication plans to engage internal and external stakeholders fostering a culture of transparency and collaboration within HR projects.
- Define HR Project Scope and Requirements: Perform detailed analyses to establish clear HR project scopes and requirements identifying the necessary resources and skill sets to meet strategic HR objectives.
- Facilitate HR Project Adjustments: Manage and recommend changes to HR project specifications in collaboration with sponsors teams and stakeholders ensuring alignment with evolving HR goals.
- Enhance HR Project Management Expertise: Continuously improve HR project management skills by engaging in selfstudy reviewing professional journals and participating in industry forums to stay abreast of best practices.
- Promote HR Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to refine HR delivery methodologies and related processes contributing to the overall agility and effectiveness of HR operations.
This position is located in the Office of Implementation & Support.Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelors degree and experience managing large projects of moderate complexity and risk. Preferred Qualifications
- Three plus (3) years of experience in project management with proficiency in technology.
- Proficient in planning organizing and managing strategic and tactical assignments and project management activities associated with statewide enterprise and agency level information technology Initiatives.
- Expertise in managing the planning execution and successful delivery of numerous concurrent projects ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and fostering transformative outcomes.
- Experience in delivering insightful and timely project performance reporting enabling datadriven decisionmaking and proactive strategy adjustments to drive success.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
- Ability to combine deep business knowledge with management skills to inspire teams cultivate a collaborative culture and achieve strategic goals.
- Experience with HRIS (Human Resources Information System) applications and managing HR transformation projects.
- Experience with HR process redesign to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Additional Comments
As a part of a generous compensation package we offer comprehensive benefits that include generous paid time off preeminent health care benefits professional development opportunities pension a 401(k) and a hybrid work schedule with opportunity for remote work.
The South Carolina Department of Education offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:
- Health Dental Vision Long Term Disability and Life Insurance for Employee Spouse and Children.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
- 15 days sick leave per year.
- 13 paid holidays.
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.
ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.
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