Project Manager I / Project Manager

Salary: $81,171.00 - $84,045.00 Annually Location : Richland County, SC Job Type: FTE - Full-Time Job Number: 185625 Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles Division: Chief of Staff Opening Date: 02/27/2026 Closing Date: 3/5/2026 5:00 PM Eastern Class Code:: AK04 Position Number:: 60029622 Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00) Pay Grade: GEN10 Hiring Range - Min.: $81,171.00 Hiring Range - Max.: $84,045.00 Opening Date: 02/27/2026 EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply online at . All applications must be received by 5 pm on March 05, 2026. A resume may be included but will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of an incomplete application. Follow the status of your application on-line. You will be notified of scheduled interviews and also the final disposition of the job. If you are having technical difficulties submitting your application on-line and need assistance, please contact 1-855-524-5627. Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Job Responsibilities Are you an experienced leader with excellent project management skills and the ability to work in a collaborative environment? Have you led the work of a team to achieve all project goals within the given constraints? If so, we may have an opportunity for you! We are seeking a Project Manager to lead our agency initiatives. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, gain valuable experience, and make a meaningful impact to the citizens of South Carolina, apply today!This position is in the Project Management Office at SCDMV Headquarters, Blythewood, SC.Responsibilities of the Project Manager Leads cross-functional project teams and stakeholders to plan, execute, and deliver complex projects that achieve intended outcomes while managing risk, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations to ensure successful delivery. Monitors performance indicators and project progress. Maintains trust and alignment with sponsors, executives, and stakeholders through clear, timely communication and expectation management. Provides regular updates to agency leadership to ensure shared understanding, maintain stakeholder confidence, and support agency-level decision-making. Identifies and mitigates project risk through structured problem-solving and root cause analysis. Develops and implements risk mitigation strategies to prevent scope creep, maintain schedule and budget, and ensure project success. Collaborates with functional managers to allocate and deconflict resources, prioritize workloads, and maintain project schedules. Implements the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), applies conflict resolution techniques, and ensures projects remain on time and within budget. Promotes continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and applying best practices, industry standards, and subject matter expertise to drive improvements. Enhances efficiency and effectiveness of project management processes, assigned projects, and the project management office. Strengthens organizational project management maturity by educating business partners on the purpose and value of project management; project roles and responsibilities; and how active participation supports successful outcomes and agency goals. Performs other duties related to project management as assigned. Minimum and Additional RequirementsMinimum Requirements A bachelor's degree and relevant project management experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted with prior approval. Agency Requirements A bachelor's degree and two (2) or more years of experience managing multiple, simultaneous projects. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted with prior approval. Must complete a nationwide criminal background check to include finger printing. Additional Requirements Knowledge of the agency's mission, goals, and operations. Knowledge of project management principles for IT projects, including the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Ability to lead multiple complex projects with cross-functional teams while managing risk, ambiguity, and dependencies to deliver on time and within scope. Skilled in verbal and non-verbal stakeholder communication, expectation management, and conflict resolution with technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrates leadership and accountability while ensuring project success and stakeholder confidence. Knowledge of state government procedures and processes. Responsible for managing multiple projects and project teams simultaneously. Works within general guidelines established by the Project Management Office with limited supervision to manage major agency initiatives, including technology projects, and lead coordination within the cross-functional project teams. May be required to work extended hours outside of the normal scheduled workday. May require limited travel. Works in climate-controlled environment. Preferred QualificationsAgency Preferred Experience managing complex technology-driven initiatives. Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification highly desired; bachelor's degree in administration or related field. Additional CommentsWhat's in it for you? At the SCDMV you get to be part of exceptional team and diverse culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees and our communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy and a desire to develop your skills, experience and career. The South Carolina DMV offers a robust and competitive benefits program.Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse and children (also available for temporary employees working over 30 hours per week) 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs (optional for Temporary Employees) An exceptional Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to the employee or members of their household So what are you waiting for? We're excited to hear from everyone with the skills, experience, and passion to do a great job. Additional Comments The Department of Motor Vehicles is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available. 01 I understand that any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission of information or data may result in exclusion from further consideration or, if hired, termination of employment. By answering "yes" I agree that I have read each question carefully and affirm or attest that all questions answered are true and accurate. Yes 02 Do you have a bachelor's degree and relevant project management experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted with prior approval. Yes No 03 If the answer to the above question is "Yes", please detail your education and explain your experience including employer, employment dates, job responsibilities/description, reporting supervisor, reason for leaving, etc. 04 If the answer to the above question is "No", please describe how your education and experience are relevant to this position and meets the requirements of this job. 05 This position is located in the Blythewood area. If hired, are you prepared to commute there daily for the position? Yes No 06 This position has a salary of $81,171.00 that is nonnegotiable. Will you accept this salary if offered this position? (Internal Candidates will retain performance retention increases in accordance with the agency pay policy). Yes No 07 Do you have at least two years of experience overseeing multiple enterprise-level projects at the same time? If yes, please provide a brief summary of your responsibilities and your interactions with stakeholders at different levels. 08 Do you have project management experience related to technology implementation projects? If "Yes" please detail your knowledge and skills related to technology. 09 Do you hold certification in Project Management? If Yes, please include the type of certification, date of certification, and certifying organization. 10 Summarize your knowledge of project / program management concepts principles and methodologies. 11 Explain your knowledge of the SCDMV mission, strategic goals, and organization. 12 Do you have a valid driver's license? If yes, please provide the license number and the state in which the license was issued. (Example DL#987654321 / State Issued: Georgia) 13 Please enter your name exactly as it appears on your Social Security Card. 14 Are you currently a SCDMV employee? Yes No 15 Have you worked previously for the DMV or another State Agency? Yes, DMV Yes, Another State Agency No 16 If the answer to question #14 or #15 is "yes", please include what agency, what state, what facility, what department, address/location, current/former reporting manager, dates of employment, job title, job responsibilities/duties, reason for leaving. (If No, put N/A) 17 Do you wish to claim Veteran Preference? If yes, you must submit a copy of your DD Form 214 (Member Page 4 or Service Copy 2) with your job application in order to qualify and claim this preference. Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10