Law

Job Title: Project Manager

Locatin: Columbia, SC

Duration: 2 Months

Client: State of SC

Rate: $75

The position will provide contractual services within the disciplines of project management and business analysis and for the SCDEW UI Tax business process re-engineering project. The initial term for the position is eight weeks, and may be revised to reflect the needs of the project. Findings from this exercise could lead to a role in reengineering of the entire project management discipline for the agency.

DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The incumbent will conduct an in depth business analysis of the UI Tax Division's business and technical processes, maintain a project log of all significant project activities, actively communicate with the identified business and technical SMEs, and report findings and recommendations to the project business sponsor.

REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

Demonstrated leadership and analytical skills required

Strong analytical and organizational skills required

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Experience managing IT projects

Experience with RUP and Waterfall SDLCs

Experience in presenting to senior management

Problem-solving, troubleshooting skills

Work closely with others in a team environment

Able to work independently, self-motivated

Knowledge of MS Project

Excellent communication skills

PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

Knowledge of SharePoint

Administrative  business process improvement Yes         1              Advanced            Within 2 Years   1 - 2 Years

Administrative  Workflow design and implementation   No          1                                              

Miscellaneous   Business Case Analysis  No          2              Advanced            Within 2 Years   1 - 2 Years

Packaged Applications   MS Project          Yes         1                                              

Program Management  resource management  Yes         1              Expert   Within 2 Years   1 - 2 Years

Program Management  RUP       Yes         1              Lead      Within 6 Months              1 - 2 Years

Program Management  Software Development Lifecycle - SDLC                Yes         1              Lead      Within 6 Months              1 - 2 Years

Program Management  SOFTWARE PROJECT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Yes         1              Advanced            Within 6 Months                1 - 2 Years

Program Management  Supervisory Leadership Experience         Yes         1              Expert   Within 6 Months              1 - 2 Years

Program Management  Waterfall             Yes         1              Lead      Within 6 Months              1 - 2 Years

Program Management  JAD Sessions      No          1              Advanced            Within 2 Years   < 1 Year

Specialties           Demonstrates ability to understand software requirements        No          1              Advanced            Within 2 Years