Job Description

Project Manager - Cybersecurity & Healthcare IT Modernization, PMP -hybrid- Columbia, SC

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Employment Type:

Contract (W2)

Duration:

12 Months (with potential extension)

Location:

Columbia, South Carolina (Hybrid - schedule to be determined)


The position is

hybrid

, requiring a presence in South Carolina.

Only current SC residents are eligible; relocation is not permitted.

Interview Process:

Initial interviews via Microsoft Teams (video)


We are seeking a

Project Manager

to lead initiatives at the intersection of

cybersecurity, healthcare IT, and compliance

. This new position will support projects that strengthen information security, modernize IT systems, and ensure compliance with healthcare-related regulations.

Required Qualifications

5 years of

Project Management

experience. 5 years of

Cybersecurity knowledge

, including familiarity with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and related standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, FISMA). 5 years of experience working in an

IT environment

. 3+ years of experience managing

healthcare or public health IT security projects

. Experience with

security and IT compliance

related to

CDC, HIPAA, and CJIS

. Prior experience with

state agencies

in a project management role.

PMP certification

.
Education


Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent of 5 years of related work experience.
Key Responsibilities

Healthcare IT & Security Projects

- Manage projects that directly support healthcare operations, security, and compliance with standards such as HIPAA, CDC, and CJIS.

Project Documentation & Analysis

- Prepare needs analyses, business cases, and feasibility studies to support healthcare security and IT initiatives.

Project Lifecycle Management

- Oversee all phases of small to mid-sized projects (initiation through closeout) with a focus on cybersecurity and healthcare IT modernization.

Project Coordination & Methodology

- Apply established project management methodologies to ensure alignment with healthcare and security objectives.

Work Planning & Communication

- Develop detailed work plans, manage scope, budget, and schedule, and provide updates to leadership and stakeholders.

Status Reporting & Change Management

- Deliver regular status reports, coordinate change requests, and recommend adjustments to project specifications. *

Risk & Quality Management

- Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with federal/state laws, agency policies, and healthcare cybersecurity standards (e.g., NIST CSF, FISMA).