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Job Title: Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS) Program Manager
Location; Columbia, South Carolina/ Hybrid
Work Location: Role is hybrid (3 days remote, 2 days onsite)
Duration of the Contract: 12 months
Possibility for Extension: Yes
Candidate location: Candidate must be a CURRENT SC resident. No relocation allowed.
Interview Process: 2 rounds, virtual
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and support the implementation of a modern, integrated Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS). This effort will replace multiple legacy and end-of-life systems, streamline asset-related processes, and improve data sharing and analytics across critical operational domains.
Summary
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking an experienced
Program Manager to lead and support the implementation of a modern, integrated
Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS). This effort will replace multiple legacy
and end-of-life systems, streamline asset-related processes, and improve data sharing and analytics across critical operational domains.
The Program Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing a
multi-phased program that spans various departments and technologies. This role demands strong leadership, cross-functional coordination, and deep experience in
enterprise system modernization and integration, especially in transportation or public sector environments.
Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Oversight
• Lead the EAMS program implementation including stakeholder involvement, vendor coordination, deployment, and post-implementation support.
• Manage multiple workstreams supporting core functional areas including
Pavement, Maintenance, Fleet, Traffic, ROW, GIS, and others.
• Ensure alignment between business objectives, technical capabilities, and implementation milestones.
• Ensure project deliverables meet project requirements and deadlines Stakeholder Engagement
• Engage regularly with the business unit, system owners, IT leads, engineers, and executive sponsors across SCDOT.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and reviews to validate requirements, report progress, and gather feedback. Strategic Planning & Integration Management
• Develop and maintain program roadmaps, implementation timelines, and resource plans.
• Ensure smooth integration with existing systems such as RIMS, BrM/BrR, GIS/LRS, SCEIS (SAP), P2S, SharePoint, and more. Process Modernization & Governance
• Collaborate with departments to refine asset management processes and align with EAMS capabilities.
• Promote standardization, automation, and data-driven decision-making across asset types.
Risk & Change Management
• Identify, assess, and manage risks throughout the program.
• Lead change management efforts to ensure adoption, training, and operational transition.
Vendor & Contract Management
• Manage external consultants and solution providers to ensure contract compliance and timely delivery.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Public Administration, or Business Administration (Master's preferred).
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent project/program management certification.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in managing large-scale IT or enterprise system programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams in public sector, transportation, or infrastructure domains.
• 5+ years experience of asset management systems and business process transformation.
• 5+ years Experience with legacy system modernization and integration of ERP, GIS, and asset tracking systems.
• Working knowledge of technologies such as SharePoint, ESRI GIS, and SQL- based systems.
• Exceptional communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• ITIL, Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), or related process improvement certifications.
• Familiarity with federal/state transportation systems, data reporting, and FHWA compliance.
• Prior experience with SCDOT systems or similar DOT agencies is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to manage multi-system integration efforts, preferably involving Transportation asset, LRS, and GIS platforms. Program Areas Supported
The EAMS Program will support and integrate across multiple domains including but not limited to:
• Pavement Management
• Fleet, Facilities, and Maintenance
• Asset Trade-Off & Performance Analysis
• Stormwater, Sidewalks, Guardrails, Vegetation, and Debris Management
• Traffic Signals and ITS
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Linear Referencing System (LRS)
• Permitting and Work Request Portals
Reporting Structure:
Reports to: Director, Project Management Office