Project Manager – Cybersecurity & Healthcare IT Modernization, PMP
Employment Type: Contract (W2)
Duration: 12 Months (with potential extension)
Location: Columbia, South Carolina (Hybrid)
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).
