Project Manager I

• Serves as project manager for assigned internal and external agency projects. Utilizes project management methodologies from the project initiation phase through the project closure phase. Responsible for managing and directing the initiation planning executionand close-out phases of the project life cycle for assigned projects. Responsible for tracking and reporting throughout the project life cycle. At project conclusion closes out each project in a timely and orderly manner with documentation of strengths weaknesses opportunities and threat analyses and archiving of essential project documentation.
• Conducts work sessions to fully and accurately define project scope and requirements. Identifies the resources and skill sets required to complete the project and identifies necessary internal project resources for the project sponsor. Develops project communication plans and ensures that when necessary they address how external communications will take place (i.e. communicating about the project impact or status with organizational leaders elected officials and/or the general public).
• Develops project work plan/schedules. Assists with oversight relating to scheduling to ensure project deliverables milestones and required tasks are completed as planned. Identifies potential problems; facilitates problem resolution by determining or recommending and implementing a risk mitigation strategy. Assists with the coordination of requests and recommends changes from original specifications with project sponsor project team or stakeholders.
• Prepares necessary documentation (e.g. needs analysis project charter business case feasibility analysis etc.) to support project initiative. Responsible for the development of project documentation. Develops and maintains required project documentation throughout project to ensure project life cycle. Plans and conducts project status and review meetings. Prepares project status reports and provides updates to project stakeholders and sponsors.
• Maintains project management expertise and familiarity with accepted best practices through self-study professional journals or participation in professional forums.
• Performs other duties as assigned (e.g. developing DTOs standard project management document and checklists for use on internal and external agency projects. Perform duties and conducts self in accordance with all OTO and Admin standards policies and procedures. This position is conditionally essential as it provides ESF-2 support.

A bachelors degree and relevant experience managing small to large scale projects of moderate complexity and risk.

A minimum of 3 years in project management is preferred. Knowledge of database management key performance indicators and customer relationship management platforms is preferred. Special consideration may be made for those certified as a Certified Associate in Project Management certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or those with certification supplied by the Project Management Institute or PMI training or Project Management Professional certification is a plus.

The SC Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement iscommitted to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation) national origin age (40 or older) disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The SC Commission for Community Advancement and Engagementoffers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health dental vision long-term disability and life insurance for employees spouses and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available(S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices*
• State Retirement Plan(SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program(State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.