Program Manager

Location: Columbia, SC Hybrid (2-3 days in office per week or at the manager's discretion)

Interview Process: 1 round, Virtual/Online

Duration: 12 Months
Employment Type: Contract
Experience Required: 10+ Years

Candidate Location: Candidate MUST be a SC resident. No relocation allowed.

Project Scope:

The Program Manager will support enterprise-wide initiatives by leading and coordinating complex projects across multiple business units, internal divisions, and external agency stakeholders. This role is responsible for managing large-scale, cross-functional programs that align with organizational strategic goals while ensuring successful delivery, stakeholder engagement, and measurable business value.

The position will play a key role in establishing project governance, improving program management processes, and ensuring consistent execution across a diverse portfolio of enterprise initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Program & Project Leadership

Lead and manage enterprise-level programs and projects from initiation through completion
Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource allocations
Oversee multiple concurrent projects and ensure alignment with strategic business objectives
Monitor project progress, deliverables, dependencies, and overall program health
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards

Project Planning & Execution

Create and maintain detailed project plans for complex enterprise initiatives
Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and success criteria
Assign tasks, manage work efforts, and track project deliverables
Adjust project plans, schedules, and resources as necessary to meet changing business needs
Ensure adherence to project management methodologies and best practices

Stakeholder Management & Communication

Serve as the primary liaison between business units, technical teams, and executive leadership
Coordinate communication across all impacted departments and external stakeholders
Provide regular project status updates, executive summaries, and risk assessments
Present program updates, recommendations, and strategic insights to senior leadership
Foster strong collaboration across internal teams and partner organizations

Portfolio & Governance Management

Maintain accurate project information within enterprise portfolio management tools, including SharePoint
Ensure timely updates on project status, milestones, risks, and issues
Support portfolio governance, reporting, and decision-making processes
Track and report on project performance, outcomes, and business value realization

Risk, Change & Resource Management

Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues
Apply formal change management processes to support successful implementation
Manage resource planning, allocation, and utilization across multiple initiatives
Escalate risks, resource constraints, and timeline issues as appropriate
Ensure effective issue resolution and decision-making

Process Improvement & Strategic Support

Establish repeatable, scalable, and adaptable project management processes
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within program and project management practices
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, governance, and operational efficiency
Support business process analysis, mapping, and re-engineering efforts
Ensure alignment with organizational strategy and customer-focused outcomes

Cross-Functional Coordination

Coordinate activities across multiple projects, teams, and agencies
Manage interdependencies between projects and business initiatives
Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize initiatives and allocate resources effectively
Support enterprise-wide regulatory and compliance-related projects

Documentation & Reporting

Document meetings, decisions, action items, directives, and significant communications
Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, schedules, and status reports
Develop professional reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders
Ensure transparency and accountability throughout the project lifecycle

Required Skills & Experience:

· Minimum 8 years of experience managing large, complex enterprise projects or programs

· 10+ years of overall experience in project and program management

· Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional, multi-stakeholder initiatives

· Experience managing project budgets, schedules, resources, and risks

· Strong knowledge of project governance, performance measurement, and change management

Preferred Skills:

· Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

· Advanced degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field

· Experience in public sector or large enterprise environments

· Experience managing regulatory or compliance-driven initiatives

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field

Preferred Certifications:

Project Management Professional (PMP)
Program Management Professional (PgMP) – preferred but not required

Program Manager- Contract - Columbia, SC Candidate MUST be a SC resident