Job Details

SYSTEMTEC is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager for a hybrid opportunity (3 days a week onsite in Columbia, SC, 2 days remote). The candidate will oversee and guide IT project delivery across Agile and Waterfall environments, leading Scrum teams and ensuring projects meet organizational goals, timelines, and quality standards. They will act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders to drive successful enterprise technology initiatives.

Required Qualifications of the Senior IT Project Manager:

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide sponsorship or work with Third-Party agencies.
• 5-7 years of experience managing IT projects in a PMO or enterprise environment
• Proven experience leading Scrum teams in an Agile setting
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Agile project management practices
• 5+ years of experience with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Experience managing SDLC processes and project documentation
• Strong ability to manage stakeholder expectations and cross-functional teams
• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Computer Science, Finance, or related field
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor project team members

Preferred Skills/Experience of the Senior IT Project Manager:

• Master's degree in a related field
• PMP, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or Certified Product Owner (CSPO) certifications
• Experience supervising Scrum Masters or other Project Managers
• Expertise in enterprise portfolio and financial tracking

Responsibilities of the Senior IT Project Manager

• Lead Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Track project progress using Azure DevOps Boards and maintain SDLC artifacts
• Ensure team alignment on priorities and delivery objectives
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to support strategic technology initiatives
• Monitor project risks, issues, dependencies, and budgets, escalating when necessary
• Coach and mentor team members to promote best practices and quality delivery

Work Location: Hybrid - Columbia, SC (onsite Tuesday-Thursday)

Compensation / Benefits:
Full-Time Employment with SYSTEMTEC means a competitive salary + paid OT, PTO, holidays, health, dental, disability, and life coverage, 401K, tuition reimbursement and more

***Please note: SYSTEMTEC is not set up to employ workers in the states of California, New York, and New Jersey.***