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Project Manager I

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Under general supervision, the Project Manager I is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing agile technology projects that support the Department of Environmental Services’ strategic and operational priorities. This role oversees the delivery of small- to medium-sized initiatives, as well as components of larger projects, ensuring effective coordination of resources, stakeholders, and project activities.

The Project Manager I ensures projects are delivered in alignment with established governance standards, project management methodologies, and organizational objectives from initiation through closeout. The role also promotes transparency, accountability, and successful project outcomes across the Office of Technology.

This position serves as an entry-level project management opportunity for professionals seeking to strengthen agile delivery skills, gain hands-on experience, and grow into progressively broader project leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Agile Delivery:
Support planning and execution of technology projects using agile and standard project management practices. Assist with schedules, sprints, milestones, and team coordination to ensure timely, business-aligned delivery.
Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration:
Coordinate with project teams and stakeholders to maintain alignment. Facilitate meetings, agile ceremonies, and follow-ups to support clear communication and accountability.
Tracking, Reporting & Documentation:
Maintain project documentation, status reports, and dashboards. Track progress against scope, schedule, and resources to support transparency and informed decisions.
Risk & Issue Management:
Identify and monitor risks, issues, and dependencies. Escalate concerns and support mitigation efforts to protect project outcomes.
Governance & Coordination:
Ensure adherence to project standards and assist with vendor and cross-functional coordination to support successful delivery.
Continuous Improvement:
Contribute to improving processes and build project management skills through hands-on experience and development opportunities.

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Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree and relevant project management experience.

Additional Requirements:

Valid driver’s license and good driving record. Occasional in-state travel and overnight stays may be required.
1 – 2 years of experience supporting or leading agile digital technology projects from initiation through closeout.
Experience with project management tools, including Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Power BI) and Jira.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization.
Must be physically able to sit for long periods of time.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application are encouraged to upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. If selected for an interview, a copy of the college transcript will be required via email or at the time of the interview. Please note that some departments within the agency 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

Project Management Certifications such as:
- Certified associate in project management (CAPM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
- SAFe Agilist (SA)
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Demonstrates readiness to support agile technology project delivery.

Additional Comments

SCDES is committed 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.

The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position.

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services 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 (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
Retirement benefit choices*
- State Retirement Plan(SCRS)
- State Optional Retirement Program(State ORP)
Remote Work: The option of partially remote work up to two days a week may be available after successful completion of 1 year of employment, based on job functions.

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.

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