Project Manager - Project Lead

The Portfolio Management Office (PMO) at the College of Charleston isn’t just another department—it’s a team that’s redefined what it means to work together. Once marked by challenge, we’ve transformed into a space so supportive and collaborative, others call us “the Whole Foods of teams.” And we wear that badge proudly. Here, you’ll find: • True teamwork: We don’t pass the buck. If something needs doing, we step up—together. • Genuine relationships: We’re not just coworkers; we’re friends who show up for each other. • Empathetic leadership: We listen first, understand deeply, and support decisions with unity. • Purpose-driven work: As part of a state institution, we embrace constraints as creative challenges. We’re looking for people who thrive in a collaborative environment, value connection, and want to make a meaningful impact. If you’re ready to join a team that’s as thoughtful as it is effective, the PMO is your next home. Let’s build something better—together. WHY IS THIS POSITION OPEN (new role, increased workload, new dept, resignation, promotion)? If backfill Position – What separated the candidate you initially selected from all the other resumes presented? The current Full-Time Employee (FTE) in this role is retiring from the state pension system. Due to an ongoing Chief Information Officer (CIO) transition, we are currently under a hiring freeze and unable to permanently backfill the position. We anticipate posting the role for a new FTE in the coming weeks. In the meantime, we are leveraging a contract resource to maintain continuity. Ideally, we hope the selected contractor will apply for the FTE role once it becomes available and ultimately join our team on a permanent basis. The College of Charleston is subject to state HR policies, so FTE is not guaranteed. The salary range for an FTE Project Manager would be $68,801 - $101,808. SCOPE OF THE PROJECT: College of Charleston (CofC) is seeking an experienced project lead/manager to work directly with the PMO to ensure the successful completion of information technology projects. POSITION TITLE: PROJECT LEAD AND/OR PROJECT MANAGER PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS (drug, credit, criminal, motor vehicle)? All state-required checks. DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Responsibilities 1. Develop, implement, and oversee standardized project management processes and methodologies tailored to the CofC community. Ensures all projects are executed in alignment with established frameworks—delivered on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards—while consistently meeting stakeholder expectations. 2. Prepare necessary documentation to support project initiatives. More specifically, work with technical staff and business stakeholders to create deliverables and artifacts that are intended for audiences of varying levels of technical knowledge 3. Monitor project performance and report progress through dashboards and executive summaries. 4. Identify and mitigate risks, resolve blockers, and ensure quality standards are met across all deliverables. 5. Support stakeholder engagement and facilitate cross-departmental communications. 6. Mentor and coach team members on Agile practices and project execution, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. 7. Other duties as assigned. This may include special project assignments within the Portfolio Management Office or IT division, task force participation, or other activities as assigned. Technical Knowledge: Experience with documentation and artifacts related to any or all of the following technologies would be considered desirable for this position: • ServiceNow • Project Management software (e.g., MS Project) REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE): 1. 3+ Years working with Business PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE): 1. Product owner experience Analysts (BAs) 2. 3+ Years experience working with Kanbans 2. Experience working with ServiceNow 3. Experience working with Data Analysts or Data Scientists 4. Previous experience in an IT role (e.g, analyst, programmer, etc.) REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: 1. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification 2. Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of related work experience or 9+ years of related work experience with no Bachelor’s Degree PREFERRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: 1. Any other Project Management Institute (PMI) certifications 2. Any other Agile or Scrum certifications (e.g. CSM or PMI- ACP) INTERVIEW PROCESS (phone, video or in- person, how many rounds of i/v’s, etc.) Only video interviews will be used. Second round interviews will only be held if necessary. INTERVIEW AVAILABILITY: How soon can you schedule an interview (date / times)? As soon as the initial screening of qualified candidates is complete.