Enterprise Project Manager in Columbia SC Hybrid

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Project Manager to support high-priority IT initiatives under the direction of the Chief Information Officer (CIO). This role will be responsible for managing multiple medium-to-large-scale projects, collaborating with business stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors, and ensuring successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead and manage multiple IT projects from initiation through implementation and closure.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, timelines, and resource allocation strategies.
• Assist business teams in gathering and documenting business requirements.
• Coordinate project activities to ensure deliverables are completed on time and within scope.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address schedule, scope, and resource challenges.

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, dependencies, and issues.
• Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Monitor risk triggers and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Escalate critical risks and issues to leadership in a timely manner.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Collaborate with internal teams, leadership, business units, and external vendors.
• Facilitate project meetings, status reviews, and stakeholder communications.
• Build strong working relationships across departments to ensure project success.
• Coordinate vendor activities and monitor outsourced project deliverables.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and maintain project management documentation, including:
  • Project Plans
  • Status Reports
  • Risk Registers
  • Issue Logs
  • Project Metrics
  • Executive Presentations
• Provide regular project status updates to executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop presentations and reports for management review and decision-making.

Program & Portfolio Support

• Support portfolio and program management activities.
• Track project performance metrics and reporting requirements.
• Ensure adherence to organizational project management standards and methodologies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and project governance processes.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of Project Management experience.
• Strong project management background within healthcare, insurance, government, or enterprise IT environments.
• Experience developing and executing project plans, schedules, resource plans, and budgets.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
• Strong risk management and issue resolution experience.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present project information effectively to executive leadership.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive projects to successful completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Medicaid systems, healthcare claims systems, or healthcare delivery systems.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PMI certification.
• Experience working in state government or public sector environments.
• Experience managing enterprise-level technology initiatives.
• Knowledge of project governance and portfolio management practices.

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Project
• SharePoint
• Microsoft Visio
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Access
• Project Portfolio Management Tools
• Risk Management Methodologies
• Project Documentation & Reporting