Salary: $95,000.00 - $140,000.00 Annually
Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 190701
Agency: Department of Education
Opening Date: 07/17/2026
Closing Date: 7/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AK06
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN13
Hiring Range - Min.: $95,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $140,000.00

Job Responsibilities
Job Purpose:
The South Carolina Department of Education is transforming how it serves students, educators, and families - and this role is central to that mission. As Director of Transformation & Project Management, you will drive the Agency's modernization agenda: accelerating technology adoption, streamlining operations, and delivering high-impact initiatives that directly improve educational outcomes across the state.

This is a senior role for a leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, technology, and people - someone who can translate a bold vision into disciplined execution while bringing teams along through meaningful change.
Responsibilities:
Modernization Strategy & Digital Leadership

• Define and drive the Agency's digital transformation roadmap, aligning modernization priorities with strategic agency goals and directives.
• Champion the adoption of emerging technologies - including AI-assisted tools, cloud platforms, and data-driven decision systems - that improve Agency performance and mission delivery.
• Lead the Agency's Application and Website Development Governance Committee, overseeing prioritization, approval, and monitoring of digital projects, budgets, milestones, and launches.
• Benchmark the Agency's capabilities against best-in-class public sector and private sector peers; continuously identify opportunities to leapfrog legacy constraints.

Portfolio Management & Disciplined Execution

• Oversee the full project portfolio, applying modern methodologies (Agile, hybrid, waterfall) to ensure projects are delivered on scope, on time, and within budget.
• Establish and institutionalize robust PM frameworks - standards, governance structures, reporting dashboards, and templates - that scale across divisions.
• Manage cross-divisional interdependencies, risks, and escalations; ensure resource allocation is transparent and optimized Agency-wide.
• Report regularly to Agency leadership and external stakeholders on portfolio health, key metrics, and transformation progress.

Change Management & Organizational Culture

• Design and implement change management strategies that foster stakeholder buy-in, reduce friction, and build lasting organizational capacity for continuous improvement.
• Develop effective communications plans to keep executives, division leads, and frontline staff informed, engaged, and aligned throughout transformation initiatives.
• Partner with division leadership to build a high-performing project management function; mentor PM staff and cultivate a culture of accountability, agility, and innovation.

This position is located in the Office of Implementation and Support.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree and experience managing large projects of significant complexity and risk.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Ten plus (10+) years of progressive project management experience, with at least five (5) years in a senior leadership role.
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification; Agile/SAFe certifications a plus.
• Experience in a government agency, public sector, or education context.
• Demonstrated track record leading large-scale digital transformation or modernization efforts in complex organizations.
• Deep fluency in modern PM methodologies (Agile, Scrum, PMI/PMBOK, hybrid) and portfolio management tools.
• Exceptional executive communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Familiarity with AI-powered project tools, enterprise platforms, and data analytics solutions.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change and build high-performing teams in resource-constrained environments.

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, and a 401(k).

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.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Do you have a bachelor's degree and experience managing large projects of significant complexity and risk?

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Do you have ten plus (10+) years of progressive project management experience, with at least five (5) years in a senior leadership role?

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Do you have PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification?

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Do you have Agile/SAFe certification?

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