Hiring: Project Manager I - 61152336 Company: State of South Carolina Location: Lexington County, SC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 12:33:24 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Project Management About the job Experience: •2-3 years of experience in project management, project coordination, or related business roles with exposure to planning and execution of organizational initiatives. •3 years of experience in project management, project coordination, or related business roles with exposure to planning and execution of organizational initiatives. Required Skills: •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. •Support Strategic Project Planning: Assist in the development and documentation of project plans for strategic initiatives, including needs analysis, business cases, and feasibility studies that support the Agency's modernization efforts. •Contribute to Cross-Functional Initiative Management: Support the coordination of large, cross-functional projects by facilitating communication between teams, tracking deliverables, and ensuring alignment with project objectives and Agency strategic priorities. •Manage Project Lifecycle Components: Assist with the initiation, planning, execution, control, and closeout phases of project lifecycles for assigned project components. Gain exposure to full project lifecycle management under mentorship. •Define and Prioritize Project Requirements: Work with stakeholders to document, organize, and prioritize project requirements while supporting efforts to align them with Agency strategic objectives. •Support Budget and Schedule Management: Develop and maintain work plans, assist with budget control, and monitor scope and schedules to support timely project milestone achievement and deliverable completion. •Facilitate Project Communications: Support the development and execution of communication plans that keep organizational leaders, stakeholders, and teams informed about project status, impacts, and progress on strategic modernization efforts. •Assist with Risk and Quality Management: Support the identification of project risks and quality issues and assist in recommending and implementing risk mitigation and quality management strategies to ensure compliance and project success. Qualifications: •A bachelor's degree and relevant project management experience •Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, Project Management, Information Systems, or equivalent). •Proficiency in project management concepts, tools, and methodologies; experience with planning, organizing, and supporting project management activities. •Knowledge of or experience supporting strategic initiatives, enterprise-wide projects, or cross-functional team efforts that drive organizational transformation or modernization. •Operational familiarity with technology projects, digital initiatives, or modernization efforts in a professional environment (internships, prior roles, or project experience count). •Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively. •Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to articulate project information to diverse audiences and collaborate across organizational units. •Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional team environments, support collaborative initiatives, and foster positive working relationships. •Growth mindset with willingness to learn project management methodologies, develop technical skills, and contribute to increasingly complex strategic initiatives. •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. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!