Senior IT Architect Jobs in South Carolina
Senior IT Architect jobs in South Carolina are open across Columbia, Gray Court, and Richland and other South Carolina metros, with employers like NTT DATA, American Credit Acceptance, and University of South Carolina 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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Senior IT Architect Job Market in South Carolina
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Who's Hiring
- NTT DATA3
- American Credit Acceptance2
- University of South Carolina2
- AgFirst Farm Credit Bank1
- CVS Health1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software4
- Banking & Financial Services3
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Education2
- Fintech2
What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior IT architect jobs across South Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related engineering field
- Ten or more years of progressive IT experience with at least five in an architecture role
- Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud
- TOGAF certification or demonstrated experience applying an enterprise architecture framework
- Experience designing solutions that meet security, compliance, and regulatory requirements
- Strong stakeholder communication skills including presenting architecture decisions to executive leadership
Senior IT Architect Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How many senior IT architect jobs are there in South Carolina?
There are 12+ senior IT architect openings in South Carolina on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Columbia, Gray Court, and Richland. New positions post regularly as employers across South Carolina hire.
How much do senior IT architects make in South Carolina?
Senior IT architects in South Carolina earn a median of about $134,990 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $82,060 for the lowest 10% to over $185,160 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which South Carolina cities have the most senior IT architect jobs?
Columbia, Gray Court, and Richland have the most senior IT architect openings in South Carolina right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire senior IT architects in South Carolina?
Employers hiring senior IT architects in South Carolina include NTT DATA, American Credit Acceptance, and University of South Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote senior IT architect jobs in South Carolina?
Yes. About 25% of senior IT architect 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 senior IT architect jobs in South Carolina?
You can apply to senior IT architect 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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