Director Of Risk Jobs in Columbia, SC (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $92,300.00 - $175,400.00 Annually
Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 191455
Agency: Department of Education
Opening Date: 08/07/2026
Closing Date: 8/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AK06
Position Number:: 60025270
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN13
Hiring Range - Min.: $92,300.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $133,800.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Interested persons must complete a State Employment Application at www.careers.sc.gov. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The South Carolina Department of Education does not accept faxed, mailed, or hand delivered applications.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
The mission of the South Carolina Department of Education is to serve students, support teachers, empower parents, and engage the community so that every student graduates prepared to reach their full potential.
About the Role
The South Carolina Department of Education is seeking an experienced leader to serve as Deputy Director of Project Management, supporting the Director in overseeing the Agency's portfolio of transformation initiatives. This role assists in setting strategic direction, ensuring projects align with Agency objectives, and driving successful delivery across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project and program management, organizational transformation, change management, and cross-functional leadership.
Key Responsibilities

• Support Enterprise Transformation Initiatives: Assist in planning, executing, and delivering large-scale organizational transformation projects, supporting alignment with the agency's strategic vision and contributing to sustainable change across the enterprise.
• Support Senior Leadership Partnerships: Partner with the Director and senior leadership to inform strategic direction, support decision-making, and ensure project priorities advance organizational goals.
• Champion Proactive Risk Management: Lead risk assessments and mitigation strategies with a balanced, business-priority-driven approach, ensuring project resilience and adaptability.
• Advance Organizational Transformation: Assist in managing large-scale organizational change initiatives, supporting the successful adoption and integration of new processes, systems, and cultural shifts across the agency.
• Ensure Excellence in Project Documentation: Oversee the creation and maintenance of critical project documentation throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Strategic Communication: Develop and implement comprehensive communication frameworks to facilitate effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders, fostering a culture of openness and collaboration.
• Continuous Improvement and Best Practices: Drive continuous process improvement by integrating industry best practices, leveraging professional development, and promoting a culture of innovation and agility.
• Coordinate and Advocate for Strategic Changes: Manage and recommend modifications to project specifications in collaboration with sponsors, teams, and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with evolving organizational goals.
• Resource and Performance Management: Ensure optimal resource allocation, deliver insightful project performance reporting, and enable data-driven decision-making to maximize project impact.
• Advance Project Management Excellence: Continuously develop project management expertise through professional development, industry forums, and self-directed learning to bring best practices into the team.

This position is located in the Office of Implementation and Support
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree and experience managing large projects of significant complexity and risk.
Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive experience in project, program, and portfolio management, with demonstrated proficiency in organizational transformation projects.
• Proficient in planning, organizing, and managing strategic and tactical assignments associated with state-wide enterprise and agency-level information technology initiatives.
• Expertise in managing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of numerous concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and fostering transformative outcomes.
• Experience delivering insightful and timely project performance reporting, enabling data-driven decision-making and proactive strategy adjustments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to combine deep business knowledge with management skills to inspire teams, cultivate a collaborative culture, and achieve strategic goals.
• Extensive experience in enterprise change management, including leading large-scale change initiatives, developing change strategies, and guiding organizations through complex transitions.

Additional Comments
Why Join SCDE?
As a part of a generous compensation package, we offer comprehensive benefits that include generous paid time off, preeminent health care benefits, professional development opportunities, pension, and 401(k).
The South Carolina Department of Education offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.
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.
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