Project Manager IV (Lead Program Manager) (Epic) | Remote Contract – Charleston, SC

Project Manager IV (Lead Program Manager) – Enterprise Project Management Role in Charleston, South Carolina

We are seeking an experienced Lead Program Manager / Project Manager IV to provide enterprise-level leadership for large, complex, and high-impact initiatives across healthcare, academic, research, and operational environments in Charleston, South Carolina. Located in the vibrant and historic Charleston area near 29425, this opportunity offers the chance to work in one of the Southeast’s most desirable coastal communities, known for its rich culture, scenic beauty, and welcoming atmosphere. This project management opportunity is ideal for a strategic program leader who excels at guiding cross-functional teams, driving governance, and aligning major programs with organizational priorities. Join a dynamic healthcare, academic, research, and operational environment in Charleston, SC.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2600-$3080
• Location: Charleston, South Carolina
• Work Setting: On-site
• Start Date: 7/6/2026
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 8 Hour Days
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Tax Status: W2

Project Manager Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Project Management, or a related field preferred, or 7 years of progressive project management experience including at least 3 years leading enterprise-level projects or programs
• Minimum 3 years of experience mentoring, coaching, or leading project managers or cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale enterprise programs with organization-wide scope and impact
• Experience working within a formal Project Management Office (PMO) environment
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including experience presenting to executive leadership
• Proficiency with ServiceNow, Smartsheet, SharePoint, Excel, Microsoft Project, and project portfolio management tools
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Preferred certifications include PMP, PgMP, PfMP, PMI-PMOCP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent

Lead Program Manager Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and complex programs consisting of multiple interrelated projects with enterprise-wide visibility and impact
• Guide multidisciplinary teams across clinical, operational, executive, and IT functions
• Provide mentorship and indirect leadership to project managers, supporting planning quality, risk mitigation, and documentation standards
• Develop portfolio-level tracking, metrics, and reporting frameworks to monitor performance and identify dependencies
• Facilitate project intake, prioritization, and governance processes through steering committees and leadership structures
• Translate strategic goals into actionable charters, scope documents, and implementation plans
• Drive stakeholder engagement, communication, and satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle
• Lead change management planning and support continuous improvement of project management methodologies, standards, and tools
• Identify enterprise-wide risks, resource constraints, and barriers, and escalate critical issues with recommended solutions
• Serve as a liaison between executive sponsors and project teams to ensure accountability, transparency, and alignment

Apply now for this Charleston, South Carolina enterprise project management opportunity and help lead high-impact programs across academic, research, healthcare, and operational settings.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.