Salary: $79,600.00 - $143,300.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 191135
Agency: Department of Administration
Division: Division of Enterprise Applications
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 8/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AK05
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN12
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: The Department of Administration will not sponsor employment visas for this position. All applicants must apply online.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities
Project Manager II

The Department of Administration's (Admin) Division of Enterprise Applications (DEA) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the team. We are in growth mode, and it is an exciting time to be a contributing member to South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS)! SCEIS is the backbone of our business processes and ultimately empowers decision makers to improve government for the citizens. If you enjoy working at the intersection of people, process, and technology, and are motivated by a fast paced, multi tasked and transforming environment, then this position could be for you! You will serve as a Project Manager responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering enterprise technology projects that support SCEIS. You will lead project execution by managing scope, schedules, risks, resources, and stakeholder engagement to deliver successful business and technology outcomes. You will partner with business stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and project sponsors to coordinate project activities, facilitate communication, monitor performance, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational objectives.

This position is onsite in Columbia, SC.

Responsibilities of the Project Manager II:

• Lead enterprise projects from initiation through implementation while ensuring alignment with business objectives, schedules, and performance expectations.
• Facilitate the identification, analysis, and documentation of business requirements supporting project and operational objectives.
• Maintain project transparency, accountability, and compliance through effective governance and documentation practices.
• Support successful implementation and adoption of new systems, processes, and technologies.
• Support organizational priorities, modernization efforts, and emerging business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, information systems, public administration, finance, communications, engineering, or a related field and a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience leading projects, business process improvement, system implementations, or comparable organizational initiatives.
• Relevant experience may substitute for the required degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, stakeholder communications, and project delivery is required.

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Ability to facilitate requirements gathering, process analysis, and business solution development.
• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Experience developing project schedules, status reports, dashboards, risk registers, and executive briefings.
• Ability to analyze business processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, business stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams.
• Experience supporting ERP modernization, enterprise technology initiatives, or large-scale organizational change efforts.
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools.
• Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
• Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations and hazardous weather events.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting enterprise technology initiatives, ERP modernization efforts, digital transformation programs, or large-scale organizational change initiatives.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or comparable project management certifications.

Additional Comments
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 South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, 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
• 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.
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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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 or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

• Yes
• No

02

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship from the Department of Administration for employment visa status?

• Yes
• No

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Please select which of the options below best represents your level of education and experience.

• At least a bachelor's degree in business administration, information systems, public administration, finance, communications, engineering, or a related field.
• An associate degree and at least two (2) years of experience in business administration, information systems, public administration, finance, communications, engineering, or a related field.
• A high school diploma and at least four (4) years of experience in business administration, information systems, public administration, finance, communications, engineering, or a related field.
• None of the above.

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Do you have at least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience leading projects, business process improvement, system implementations, or comparable organizational initiatives? (This experience must be in addition to any years of experience used as an equivalency in question 3).

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, stakeholder communications, and project delivery?

• Yes
• No

Required Question