Program Manager Jobs in South Carolina

Program Manager jobs in South Carolina are consistently in demand, with strong hiring across defense contracting, advanced manufacturing, healthcare systems, and state government. Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville account for the bulk of openings, anchored by employers like Booz Allen Hamilton, Michelin, and MUSC Health. The most sought-after specialties are IT program management, defense and aerospace program delivery, and healthcare operations program oversight, ranging from early-career coordinators to senior directors. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles26
Top employerState of South Carolina
Top cityRichland County, SC
Cities hiring11
Work type75% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Program Manager
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Program Manager
Gexpro Services
Greenville, South Carolina
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree

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Program Manager III
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Program Manager III
State of South Carolina
Lexington County, SC
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$94k - $179k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Program Manager, IT/OT & Digitalization
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Program Manager, IT/OT & Digitalization
EnerSys
Greenville, South Carolina
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Senior Program Manager I, Global Planning and Orchestration, Customer Cloud Logistics
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Senior Program Manager I, Global Planning and Orchestration, Customer Cloud Logistics
Google
Moncks Corner, South Carolina
Customer Service
Customer Support
$188k - $274k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Asset Management Program Manager
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Asset Management Program Manager
Hilton Head Public Service District
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$61k - $85k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree

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Program Manager Jobs by City in South Carolina

Where South Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Greenville
3 jobs
Anderson
2 jobs
Columbia
2 jobs
Ladson
1 job
Clinton
1 job
Newberry
1 job
Hollywood
1 job
Goose Creek
1 job
Moncks Corner
1 job

Program Manager Job Market in South Carolina

A snapshot from current South Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • State of South Carolina10
  • Keel2
  • Google1
  • Vertiv1
  • AMIkids1

What South Carolina Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in program manager jobs across South Carolina.

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or a related field required
  • PMP certification from the Project Management Institute strongly preferred by most employers
  • Five or more years of end-to-end program or project management experience required
  • Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and stakeholder communications
  • Proficiency with program management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira
  • Active or eligible DoD security clearance required for many defense and government roles

Program Manager Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a program manager in South Carolina?

Most program manager roles in South Carolina require a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a closely related field, followed by several years of project or operational experience. South Carolina does not issue a state license for program managers, but the PMP certification from the Project Management Institute is the credential employers across Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville consistently expect. Defense-sector roles frequently add a DoD security clearance as a requirement.

Which companies hire program managers in South Carolina?

Employers hiring program managers in South Carolina right now include State of South Carolina, Keel, and Google, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. South Carolina's defense, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare industries sustain steady program manager demand from large anchor employers headquartered or with major operations in the state.

Which South Carolina cities have the most program manager jobs?

Richland County, Lexington County, and Greenville have the most program manager openings in South Carolina. Columbia's concentration of state government agencies, federal contractors, and Fort Jackson drives much of the demand there, Charleston's naval and aerospace sector supports strong openings on the coast, and Greenville's manufacturing corridor anchored by BMW and Michelin generates consistent program management roles inland.

Are there remote program manager jobs in South Carolina?

Yes, and more than most fields. Program management is fundamentally a coordination and communication role, which makes it well suited to remote or hybrid arrangements. About 25% of program manager openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the remote share highest in IT program management and lowest in defense and on-site manufacturing roles.

How can I get hired as a program manager in South Carolina with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a program coordinator or project analyst role at a large South Carolina employer and building toward the PMP. MUSC Health, the State of South Carolina, and Booz Allen Hamilton's Columbia office all hire program support and coordinator roles that do not require prior program management titles. Earning a CAPM certification from the Project Management Institute while working in an adjacent role such as business analyst or operations coordinator significantly strengthens a candidacy.

Where can I find and apply to program manager jobs in South Carolina?

You can find and apply to program manager jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, and the rest of the state. Search the roles listed on this page, identify the ones that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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