Project Leader Jobs in South Carolina
Project Leader jobs in South Carolina are open across Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston and other South Carolina metros, with employers like GE Vernova, M.C. Dean, and 7-Eleven hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Senior IT Project Leader (Hybrid - Columbia, SC)
The Senior IT Project Leader drives the successful delivery of large-scale, strategic technology projects and programs by overseeing planning, execution, and governance. This role ensures alignment with organizational objectives, fosters stakeholder engagement, and mitigates risks to achieve measurable business outcomes.
Strategic Project Delivery:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of complex projects and programs, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and timelines.
- Facilitate requirements gathering and scope definition to translate business needs into actionable plans.
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, monitoring progress and adjusting as needed.
- Ensure all project documentation complies with organizational standards and lifecycle frameworks.
- Apply appropriate methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) to manage execution effectively.
Stakeholder Engagement & Team Leadership:
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure expectations and priorities are clearly understood.
- Drive alignment across teams on deliverables and timelines, promoting accountability and collaboration.
- Communicate project status, risks, and impacts proactively, escalating issues per governance protocols.
- Lead cross-functional teams, providing direction and resolving conflicts to maintain project momentum.
Risk, Issue, & Governance Management:
- Identify, document, and monitor risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring timely resolution and escalation.
- Maintain compliance with organizational governance standards throughout the project lifecycle.
- Employ best practices in project management for planning, monitoring, and reporting to ensure successful outcomes.
- Bachelor's degree in business, technology, finance, or related field.
- 7-9 years of relevant project management experience.
- Advanced knowledge of project management principles and methodologies to include Waterfall and Agile.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Proficiency in standard productivity and project management tools (generalized, tool-agnostic).
About us
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank provides financing, as well as technology and other value-added services, to association partners so they can lend to rural residents and agricultural operations of all sizes. We take pride in investing in our employees, our partners and our community.
Find out more on AgFirst.com, and follow us on LinkedIn!
Job Description
Senior IT Project Leader (Hybrid - Columbia, SC)
The Senior IT Project Leader drives the successful delivery of large-scale, strategic technology projects and programs by overseeing planning, execution, and governance. This role ensures alignment with organizational objectives, fosters stakeholder engagement, and mitigates risks to achieve measurable business outcomes.
Strategic Project Delivery:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of complex projects and programs, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and timelines.
- Facilitate requirements gathering and scope definition to translate business needs into actionable plans.
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, monitoring progress and adjusting as needed.
- Ensure all project documentation complies with organizational standards and lifecycle frameworks.
- Apply appropriate methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) to manage execution effectively.
Stakeholder Engagement & Team Leadership:
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure expectations and priorities are clearly understood.
- Drive alignment across teams on deliverables and timelines, promoting accountability and collaboration.
- Communicate project status, risks, and impacts proactively, escalating issues per governance protocols.
- Lead cross-functional teams, providing direction and resolving conflicts to maintain project momentum.
Risk, Issue, & Governance Management:
- Identify, document, and monitor risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring timely resolution and escalation.
- Maintain compliance with organizational governance standards throughout the project lifecycle.
- Employ best practices in project management for planning, monitoring, and reporting to ensure successful outcomes.
- Bachelor's degree in business, technology, finance, or related field.
- 7-9 years of relevant project management experience.
- Advanced knowledge of project management principles and methodologies to include Waterfall and Agile.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Proficiency in standard productivity and project management tools (generalized, tool-agnostic).
About us
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank provides financing, as well as technology and other value-added services, to association partners so they can lend to rural residents and agricultural operations of all sizes. We take pride in investing in our employees, our partners and our community.
Find out more on AgFirst.com, and follow us on LinkedIn!
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Where South Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Project Leader Job Market in South Carolina
A snapshot from current South Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- GE Vernova6
- M.C. Dean5
- 7-Eleven2
- Garver2
- Ge Grid Solutions2
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services14
- Manufacturing8
- Energy6
- Automotive5
- Retail5
What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project leader jobs across South Carolina.
- 3-7 years of project management experience leading cross-functional teams
- PMP certification or equivalent credential such as CAPM or PRINCE2
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Asana, or Microsoft Project
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information technology, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience managing project budgets and resource allocation
- Strong stakeholder communication and executive reporting skills
Project Leader Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How many project leader jobs are there in South Carolina?
There are 42+ project leader openings in South Carolina on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston. New positions post regularly as employers across South Carolina hire.
How much do project leaders make in South Carolina?
Project leaders in South Carolina earn a median of about $95,040 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $56,710 for the lowest 10% to over $159,310 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which South Carolina cities have the most project leader jobs?
Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston have the most project leader openings in South Carolina right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire project leaders in South Carolina?
Employers hiring project leaders in South Carolina include GE Vernova, M.C. Dean, and 7-Eleven, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote project leader jobs in South Carolina?
Yes. About 10% of project leader openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in South Carolina metros.
How do I apply for project leader jobs in South Carolina?
You can apply to project leader jobs in South Carolina directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred South Carolina location, then apply to each one that fits.
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