> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2642321-it-project-manager](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2642321-it-project-manager). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Project Manager - **Company:** TechNix LLC - **Location:** Columbia, SC, United States - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Data Analysis, RAID, Power BI, Data Streaming - **Published:** August 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/577e5ffc-e848-4387-8d8a-8766b3f0c08c ## About the Role * Minimum 7 years project management experience with moderate to high complexity. * Demonstrated experience in business analysis and process redesign. * Minimum 5 years' experience managing IT, regulatory, compliance, or enterprise-level initiatives. Preferred Skills (Rank in order of Importance): * Simultaneously manage multiple work efforts * Strong schedule management and resource planning skills * Ability to identify, map, and re-engineer business processes. * Integrated Master Schedule skills * Power BI and/or data dashboard skills Required Education: * Bachelor's degree required Required Certifications: * PMP, PMI-ACP, or comparable certification preferred. ## Description The South Carolina Department of Administration requires professional services to support the successful delivery of strategic and tactical IT initiatives. The Contractor will provide a Project Manager with strong business analysis capabilities to lead and support complex, multi-stakeholder technology projects from initiation through closure. The role will ensure clear requirements, well-defined scope, effective communication, and disciplined project execution. Scope of the project: The primary objectives of this engagement are: * Deliver project outcomes on time, within scope, and within budget. * Provide expert-level project management to guide planning, scheduling, execution, risk mitigation, and reporting. * Provide business analysis expertise to define and document requirements, assess impacts, and ensure solutions meet business needs. * Improve project transparency through accurate documentation, dashboards, and communication to leadership and stakeholders., Project Management Responsibilities * Lead end-to-end project delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, communication, and resource coordination * Develop and maintain project plans, RAID logs, communication plans, status reports, and executive updates * Manage cross-functional teams including internal IT, vendors, SMEs, and agency partners. * Facilitate work sessions to validate scope, requirements, and deliverables; maintain alignment with sponsors and stakeholders * Identify risks and issues; recommend and implement mitigation strategies * Support procurement processes as needed (RFPs, SOWs, vendor oversight) consistent with state and Admin procurement standard * Ensure compliance with agency policies, security requirements, records management standards, and project governance frameworks * Business Analysis Responsibilities * Lead structured requirements elicitation including interviews, workshops, journey mapping, process modeling, and data analysis * Document clear, testable requirements: business, functional, nonfunctional, user stories, and acceptance criteria. * Define current-state and future-state processes, workflows, and data flows; quantify KPIs and business value. * Translate requirements into solution designs in collaboration with architecture, security, data, and infrastructure teams. * Evaluate build-vs-buy options and support creation of diagrams, models, and integration patterns when required. Change Management & Adoption * Develop change management and communication plans. * Coordinate UAT, cutover activities, readiness planning, and post-launch support. * Support adoption using metrics, user feedback, and continuous improvement loops Documentation Deliverables * Deliverables may include but are not limited to: * Project Charter * Requirements Documents / User Stories * Process Diagrams & Data Flows * Project Schedule & Work Breakdown Structure * RAID Logs & Decision Logs * Status Reports & Dashboards * Communication Plans * Procurement-related documentation (as applicable) ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [AI PowerPlay: Building High-Impact Teams & Transformative Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1005-ai-powerplay-building-high-impact-teams-transformative-solutions) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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