Technical Project Manager Jobs in South Carolina

Technical Project Manager jobs in South Carolina are in steady demand, with consistent openings across defense contracting, advanced manufacturing, healthcare IT, and financial technology, ranging from mid-level coordinators to senior program leads. Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville are the primary hiring markets, where employers such as Boeing, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Prisma Health regularly bring on technical project managers. The most sought-after specialties in the state include IT infrastructure delivery, agile transformation, and systems integration for government and industrial clients. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles6
Top employerKeel
Top cityCharleston, SC
Cities hiring5
Top industryAutomotive
Companies hiring6

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Align
Technical Project Manager - Data Center Infrastructure/Cabling
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Technical Project Manager - Data Center Infrastructure/Cabling
Align
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades

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Keel
Technical Project Manager
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Keel
Added 2w ago
Technical Project Manager
Keel
Ladson, South Carolina
Business Operations
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
ITIL Certification

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Brookfield Properties
Technical Project Manager
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Brookfield Properties
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Technical Project Manager
Brookfield Properties
Charleston, South Carolina
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
SRPPF Project Technical Support Representative
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Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
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SRPPF Project Technical Support Representative
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
Aiken, South Carolina
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$74k - $103k/yr
Doctoral degree
5,001-10,000

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AVANTech Incorporated
Technical Project Estimator
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AVANTech Incorporated
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Technical Project Estimator
AVANTech Incorporated
Columbia, South Carolina
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor of Science
51-200

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Technical Project Manager Jobs by City in South Carolina

Where South Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Charleston
2 jobs
Aiken
1 job
Ladson
1 job
Columbia
1 job
Spartanburg
1 job

Technical Project Manager Job Market in South Carolina

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

Who's Hiring

Keel
Keel1 open role
Align
Align1 open role
Bosch
Bosch1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Automotive

What South Carolina Employers Look For

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

  • PMP certification or active enrollment in a PMI-recognized credentialing program
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related field
  • Three or more years managing technical projects using agile, scrum, or waterfall methodologies
  • Demonstrated experience with project management tools such as Jira, MS Project, or Smartsheet
  • Ability to obtain or hold a federal security clearance, common in South Carolina defense roles
  • Strong stakeholder communication skills for cross-functional teams in manufacturing or government environments

Technical Project Manager Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a technical project manager in South Carolina?

Most technical project managers in South Carolina enter the field with a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as engineering, computer science, or information systems, then earn the Project Management Professional credential through the Project Management Institute. South Carolina does not require a state-issued license for this role, but PMP or Certified Associate in Project Management credentials are consistently requested by employers, particularly in the state's large defense contracting and healthcare IT sectors.

How much do technical project managers make in South Carolina?

Technical project managers 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 companies hire technical project managers in South Carolina?

South Carolina technical project manager roles are posted by Keel, Align, and Bosch and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. South Carolina's concentration of defense primes, automotive manufacturers, and large hospital systems makes it a particularly active hiring market for this role across multiple industries.

Which South Carolina cities have the most technical project manager jobs?

Charleston, Aiken, and Ladson account for the most technical project manager openings in South Carolina. Columbia drives volume through state government IT contracts and healthcare systems anchored by Prisma Health and MUSC affiliates, Charleston draws heavily from Boeing and defense contractors clustered along the coast, and Greenville reflects demand from advanced manufacturing and automotive suppliers concentrated in the Upstate region.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving from a technical role such as business analyst, systems administrator, or software developer into a junior project coordinator position, which many South Carolina employers use as a pipeline. Large defense contractors and health systems in Columbia and Charleston frequently post associate project manager openings for candidates with a technical background but limited formal PM experience. Earning the Certified Associate in Project Management credential before applying strengthens a resume significantly, and candidates who build a portfolio of internal projects or process improvements while in adjacent roles often advance faster.

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

You can find and apply to technical project manager jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current South Carolina openings across industries including defense, manufacturing, healthcare IT, and financial services. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly, no intermediary steps required.

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