Enterprise Project Manager - Executive (Interim Director)

Job Description This contract opportunity is suited for an experienced executive-level project and operations leader to provide interim leadership during a period of significant organizational change. The role is responsible for stabilizing operations, maintaining continuity of critical technology services, leading organizational transformation initiatives, evaluating current infrastructure and service delivery practices, aligning operational procedures with established standards, improving customer engagement processes, establishing governance and decision-making practices, guiding resource allocation and budget planning, supervising staff, setting performance expectations, monitoring outcomes, ensuring compliance with applicable policies and standards, removing barriers to productivity and collaboration, and delivering strategic recommendations, transition planning, and succession documentation to support long-term operational success. Contract Details Type: ContractDuration: 6 monthsWork Type: HybridLocation: Columbia, SCEstimated Hourly Compensation: $86.5 - $94.5/hourResidency Requirement: Candidate must be located within a commutable distance to Columbia, SC Required Skills 8+ years leading organizational transformation, change management, and service delivery optimization8+ years leading large, complex technology projects8+ years personnel management, coaching, and performance accountabilityBachelor's degree Preferred Skills Experience with research cyberinfrastructure, high-performance computing, high-speed storage and networking technologiesExperience with governance and operational maturity frameworksExperience managing organizational change in higher educationMaster's degree in science, technology, or related fieldITILTraining on HPC technologiesAI Infrastructure (AWS/Azure/Google)Cloud Infrastructure (AWS/Azure)Carpentries Instructor *Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future. Resumes must clearly demonstrate the required experience. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing all required pre-employment screenings and background checks. This opportunity is open to direct hires only; Corp-to-Corp (C2C) and agency submittals will not be considered.