What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCC3 Program Manager position at Denmark Technical College?
Job Responsibilities
Under general supervision of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, manages and coordinates all tasks associated with one or more small projects or a component of a larger project of minimal to moderate complexity and risk.
- Prepares necessary documentation (i.e., needs analysis, business case, feasibility analysis, etc.) to support project initiative. Develops and maintains documentation throughout the entire project lifecycle. Responsible for managing and directing the initiation, planning, execution, control, and closeout phases of the project lifecycle for small/minor projects.
- Coordinates and manages projects using project management methodologies from inception through completion. Defines and prioritizes project requirements. Develops work plan(s). Controls budget, scope, and schedule to ensure project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks completed as planned. Oversees the development and execution of communication plan, which may include communicating with organizational leaders, elected officials, and/or the public about the project's impact or status. Prepares status reports and provides updates to project stakeholders, sponsors, champion, etc.
- Assists in creating quality management plans. Develops and maintains project documentation. Oversees project design to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, or agency's criteria, codes, and regulations.
- Coordinates and manages projects using project management methodologies from inception through completion. Defines and prioritizes project requirements.
- Identifies potential problems. Facilitates problem resolution by determining or recommending and implementing a risk mitigation strategy.
- Coordinates requests and recommends changes from original specifications with project sponsor, project team, and/or stakeholders.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree and relevant project management experience.
- Knowledge if an agency's mission, programs, and objectives.
- Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies.
- Ability to assign appropriate priorities to work activities based on organizational goals and situational pressures.
- Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion to meet schedules and deadlines.
- Ability to conceptualize needed change and to initiate appropriate activities to move from concepts to implementation.
- Ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations.
- Ability to manage work and provide guidance to employees.
- Ability to make presentations and prepare reports.
Preferred Qualifications
DTC Preferred Requirements: A bachelor's degree plus three (3) years professional experience in project coordination and/or management.
Additional Comments
In state and local travel required. Must have a valid drivers license.
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.
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.
