Communication Skills Manager (Jobs in Columbia, SC) Requirement id 154767 Job title Manager Job location in Columbia, SC Skills required Project Management, Information Security, Risk Management, Communication Skills Open Date 19-Aug-2025 Close Date Job type Contract Duration 12 Months Compensation DOE Status requirement --- Job interview type --- Email Recruiter:coolsoft Job Description Manager: Project Management, Information Security, Risk Management, Communication Skills Start date : 09/13/2025 End Date : 12 Months from projected start date Submission deadline : 8/26/2025 5:00:00 PM Client Info : SCDHHS Note: * Interview Process: 1 round, Virtual/Online * Duration of the Contract: 12 months * Possibility for Extension: Yes * Work Location: Fully onsite - Columbia, SC Candidate Location: Candidate MUST be a SC resident or willing to relocate to SC prior to starting the role at their own expense. Description : SCDHHS is seeking an expert Security and Compliance Project Manager to work directly with the Office of Information Cybersecurity (OCS) team to ensure the successful completion and ongoing maturation of security and compliance related projects. DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Responsibilities 1. Interact with staff, other team members, all levels of management and internal and external organizations, including vendors performing outsourced work, in the compilation and management of information needed for project plans, portfolio/program plans, metrics, reports and project management documentation 2. Defines project objectives and scope by reviewing project proposal to determine time frame, available funding, procedures, and various phases of project life cycle for security and compliance projects 3. Establishes and implements project management processes and methodologies for the IT Security and Compliance community to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high quality standards, and meet customer expectations 4. Work with technical staff and business stakeholders to create deliverables and artifacts that are intended for audiences of varying levels of technical knowledge 5. Determines and evaluates risks that may affect the project and implement a risk mitigation strategy 6. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and/or Point of Contact (POC) for developing and managing processes related to a robust System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) 7. Make recommendations on specific improvements in efficiency, effectiveness, report template and structure, and productivity to OCS Leadership Program Experience: Current experience with Medicaid, Social Services, or similar public benefit programs is strongly desired and will be given the highest weight. Experience should include well documented success with security and compliance related projects. Technical Knowledge: Experience with documentation and artifacts related to any or all of the following technologies would be considered desirable for this position: • Health Information Technologies • Security and Compliance • Project Management software (e.g., MS Project) General Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Assist (and often lead) in the design, development, implementation and/or ongoing maturation of OCSs security and compliance processes, technology, and/or artifacts. 2. Prepares status reports and provides updates to project stakeholders. Reviews progress and status of all projects and identifies specific activities to be performed to ensure project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks are completed according to project deadline. 3. Participate in assessment of internal agency systems as well as business partner/service provider information systems. 4. Utilize Microsoft Office software suite, eGRC system, Bizagi, Atlassian and other products to document and report on information gathered OCS efforts. 5. Actively participates in meeting/workshops regarding security and compliance projects. Call502-379-4456 Ext 100for more details. Please provide Requirement id: 154767 while calling. EOE Protected Veterans/Disability