Date Posted: 01/28/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 496269
Industry: Government/Staffing
Job Title: Project Manager
Job Location: Columbia, SC, USA, 29201
Work Model: Hybrid
Work Model Details: two days per week after 3 months
Shift: Regular
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 13
Min Hourly Rate($): 70.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 78.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Agile, JIRA, PMI Methodology, Project Management
Experience Desired: Prior state of federal client experince (2 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Required Certifications/Licenses: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
***Only qualified Project Manager – Consultant located near the Columbia SC area to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence***
Required Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in business public administration information systems or a related field
Preferred Education:
• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration Public Administration Information Technology or a related field
Required Certification:
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Project Management (Agile) Certifications such as: Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) SAFe Agilist (SA) Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM)
Required Skills:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing large-scale projects of moderate complexity and risk
• Demonstrated experience leading Agile teams and managing project lifecycles
• Proficiency with Agile project management tools such as Microsoft Planner (Premium) JIRA or similar (Agile is a preference over Waterfall)
Preferred Skills:
• Experience leading application migration projects for government agencies
• Experience leading complex projects in the field of information technology
• Experience working with state agencies especially those within South Carolina
• Knowledge of state government procurement and fiscal policies
• Experience with contract negotiation and vendor management
• Strong understanding of enterprise systems and cross-agency collaboration
Job Responsibilities:
• This position will be primarily responsible for serving as the project manager the agency’s Application Migration and Modernization project
• The project aims to modernize the technology portfolio enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs through a strategic and structured migration approach
• This is a high-impact high-visibility position with many moving parts—ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys seeing their work make a real difference
• This position will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time within scope and budget and aligned with agency goals
• This role requires a high degree of independence strong collaboration across internal programs and external stakeholders and the ability to manage multiple priorities with confidence
• Examples of Work:
• Direct and manage complex high-impact projects using hybrid Agile methodologies
• Develop and deliver executive-level project updates and presentations
• Facilitate collaboration between business leader’s product owners and technical teams to align project goals with stakeholder expectations
• Lead Agile events including sprint planning reviews retrospectives and daily stand-ups
• Coach and mentor junior project managers and project staff
• Support enterprise-wide planning and systems integration efforts
• Ensure compliance with state procurement and fiscal policies including contract negotiation and vendor management
• Interpret and apply laws regulations and agency policies to ensure accountability and compliance
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
• Advanced Agile project planning and execution skills
• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities
• Ability to manage multiple high-impact projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Proficiency in M365 and Agile project tracking tools - **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
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