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Form of workDo you have what it takes to ensure the efficiency, production, tracking and time management of an agency's project? Have you worked on 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 Coordinator to join our Project Teams. 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 the SCDMV Headquarters in Blythewood, SC.
Responsibilities of the Project Coordinator
Leads small to medium size projects by supervising, managing, and coordinating project teams, activities and meetings. Assembles and leads cross-functional agency project teams. Ensures routine monitoring of performance indicators and assessment of project progress and participates in periodic updates with agency leaders to shared understanding and drive agency-level decisions while aligning with the agency's STRATPLAN.
Documents/Records Project status/Progress by tracking metrics and assisting the project manager/project team in Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) development to support assigned projects and their alignment to the agency Strategic Plan (STRATPLAN) and Information Management Office (IMO). Maintains lesson learned and risk registers, and ensures risk mitigation strategies/control measures are implemented. Maintains/updates SharePoint site/portal, Project Management (PM) tools, PM documents, and develops and refines Scopes of Work (SOW).
Maintains project timeline by coordinating and deconflicting project timelines, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), resources, and by protecting the critical path, while incorporating basic prioritization and backwards planning techniques and concepts.
This position is in the Project Management Office at the SCDMV Headquarters in Blythewood, SC.
Responsibilities of the Project Coordinator
Leads small to medium size projects by supervising, managing, and coordinating project teams, activities and meetings. Assembles and leads cross-functional agency project teams. Ensures routine monitoring of performance indicators and assessment of project progress and participates in periodic updates with agency leaders to shared understanding and drive agency-level decisions while aligning with the agency's STRATPLAN.
Documents/Records Project status/Progress by tracking metrics and assisting the project manager/project team in Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) development to support assigned projects and their alignment to the agency Strategic Plan (STRATPLAN) and Information Management Office (IMO). Maintains lesson learned and risk registers, and ensures risk mitigation strategies/control measures are implemented. Maintains/updates SharePoint site/portal, Project Management (PM) tools, PM documents, and develops and refines Scopes of Work (SOW).
Maintains project timeline by coordinating and deconflicting project timelines, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), resources, and by protecting the critical path, while incorporating basic prioritization and backwards planning techniques and concepts.
Coordinate project meetings by assisting the PM with facilitating meetings/briefings, preparing/updating briefs and meeting materials, and by deconflicting calendars/schedules. Demonstrates basic project management principles and methods. Records meeting minutes, due outs, and updates from meetings/briefings.
Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation by identifying and capturing lessons learned through best practices, industry standards, and subject matter experts to recommend and incorporate improvements increasing efficiency and effectiveness of PM processes, assigned projects, and the project team. Seeks further development and improvements of own PM knowledge and skills.
Performs other duties related to project management as assigned.
High school diploma and experience managing small to medium projects of moderate complexity and risk. An equivalent education and relevant experience may be accepted with prior approval.
Additional Requirements
Knowledge of the agency's mission, strategic goals and operational programs.
Basic understanding of project management principles, and methodologies.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate multiple work assignments simultaneously.
Ability to manage work, delegate work with assignment of appropriate priorities, and provide guidance and direction to project teams.
Ability to communicate effectively to include making presentations and preparing reports.
Ability to conceptualize needed change and initiate appropriate change management and process improvement activities. Knowledge of state government procedures and processes.
Responsible for managing small to medium size project teams and assisting the Project Manager with the team's assigned projects.
Works with the Project Manager with minimal to moderate supervision to oversee, manage and direct agency-wide initiatives and projects as well as coordinate the efforts of the project teams and ensure all documents are maintained and updated.
May be required to work extended hours outside of the normal scheduled workday. May require limited travel. Works in a climate-controlled environment.
Agency Preferred
Two (2) or more years of experience managing the lifecycle of multiple projects.
Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification highly desired; bachelor's degree in administration or related field.
What's in it for you?
At the SCDMV you get to be part of an 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 Department of Motor Vehicles offers an exceptional benefits package for full time employees (FTE) employees.
- 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? Come be a part of a fast-growing, dynamic agency, and join a team that offers an opportunity for accelerated professional growth!
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.
Employment Type: FTE - Full-Time
