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Project Manager - Consultant

Columbia, SC

Posted: 06/16/2026 Industry: IT Business Systems Job Number: 7298

Job Description

Senior Project Manager / PMO Schedule Consultant 100% onsite Columbia, SC Enterprise Technology Modernization | Healthcare & Government Programs
CornerStone Technology Talent Services (TTS) is partnering with a large enterprise organization undergoing a significant business and technology transformation initiative. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager / PMO Schedule Consultant to support a multi-year modernization program focused on replacing legacy platforms, improving operational efficiency, and enabling scalable digital services.

This is an opportunity to join a high-visibility transformation effort where project management excellence, schedule governance, and cross-functional leadership are critical to success.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out

  • Join a large-scale enterprise modernization initiative impacting millions of users and stakeholders.

  • Work alongside executive leadership, PMO professionals, business leaders, technical teams, and implementation partners.

  • Contribute to the transformation of legacy systems into modern, integrated, cloud-ready solutions.

  • Gain exposure to enterprise program management, vendor oversight, Agile delivery, and complex systems integration.

  • Become part of a collaborative environment focused on innovation, operational excellence, and measurable business outcomes.
What You'll Do
As a key member of the Program Management Office (PMO), you will serve as the primary owner of project schedule governance, planning, reporting, and performance monitoring across multiple workstreams.
Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and manage complex integrated project schedules supporting large-scale technology initiatives.

  • Build and maintain detailed Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) aligned to project objectives, deliverables, and milestones.

  • Partner with business leaders, technical teams, architects, vendors, and project managers to gather schedule updates and ensure alignment.

  • Monitor project critical paths, dependencies, milestones, and resource allocations.

  • Establish and enforce schedule management standards, governance processes, and reporting practices.

  • Review vendor project plans and schedules to ensure compliance with program management methodologies and best practices.

  • Track schedule variance, earned value metrics, and project performance indicators.

  • Produce executive-level dashboards, status reports, forecasts, and PMO reporting artifacts.

  • Facilitate schedule review meetings, planning sessions, and stakeholder discussions.

  • Support project estimation, resource forecasting, capacity planning, and timeline development.

  • Identify, track, and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, assumptions, and action items.

  • Collaborate with Agile and traditional project teams to ensure alignment between delivery plans and strategic objectives.
Ideal Background
We're looking for professionals who have successfully managed schedules and PMO functions within large enterprise technology programs, digital transformations, systems implementations, or modernization initiatives.
Required Experience

  • 3+ years of PMO experience supporting enterprise technology programs.

  • Experience creating and maintaining integrated project schedules, governance processes, and reporting frameworks.

  • Strong understanding of project lifecycle management, scope control, change management, risk management, and issue management.

  • Experience supporting software development, systems implementation, or technology modernization initiatives.

  • Hands-on experience with project planning, resource management, forecasting, and executive reporting.

  • Advanced proficiency with:

    • Microsoft Project

    • Microsoft Office Suite

    • Excel

    • PowerPoint

    • SharePoint

    • Visio
Preferred Experience

  • Experience with Microsoft Project Server and/or Project Web App (PWA).

  • Experience working within Agile, Hybrid, or SAFe delivery environments.

  • Background supporting large-scale enterprise transformations, government programs, healthcare systems, ERP implementations, or digital modernization efforts.

  • Experience overseeing third-party vendors, systems integrators, or consulting partners.
Education & Certifications Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Project Management, or related field.

  • Equivalent combination of education and extensive project management experience will be considered.
Preferred

  • PMP (Project Management Professional)

  • PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional)

  • Agile or Scrum certifications

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
What Makes Someone Successful Here

  • Executive-level communication skills.

  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.

  • Exceptional organizational and planning capabilities.

  • Ability to influence without direct authority.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.

  • Comfortable navigating complex environments with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

  • Detail-oriented while maintaining a strategic, program-level perspective.
About CornerStone Technology Talent Services
CornerStone TTS connects highly skilled technology professionals with transformative organizations across enterprise technology, cloud modernization, data & analytics, cybersecurity, infrastructure, software development, and digital transformation initiatives. Our team understands technology beyond the resume and works closely with candidates throughout the engagement to ensure long-term success and career growth.

Meet Your Recruiter

John Briggs
Technical Recruiting Manager

With over 12 years in IT talent acquisition, John Briggs is a business leader specializing in workforce strategy, technical hiring, and market-driven talent solutions. As a Technical Recruiting Manager at CornerStone TTS, John has been instrumental in optimizing hiring frameworks, expanding technical talent pipelines, and driving workforce planning initiatives. His expertise spans application development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and full-cycle IT hiring. John works closely with business leaders and technical teams to align hiring with emerging trends, leverage AI-driven recruitment technology, and refine scalable hiring strategies. Known for his ability to bridge technical expertise with organizational needs, John cultivates trusted relationships that enhance retention and drive strategic placements. His ability to integrate data-driven talent acquisition with consultative workforce solutions makes him a key driver of TTS’s success, ensuring companies secure specialized talent that aligns with long-term business objectives.

 

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