Program Manager with EAMS||Columbia SC Hybrid Local

[Adarsh Kumar]

Role: Program Manager – Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS) Implementation

Location: Columbia, South Carolina ( Hybrid )

Reporting Structure:

Reports to: Director, Project Management Office

 

CURRENT RESIDENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA

 

Summary

Seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and support the implementation of a modern, integrated Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS). This effort will replace multiple legacy

and end-of-life systems, streamline asset-related processes, and improve data sharing and analytics across critical operational domains.

The Program Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing a multi-phased program that spans various departments and technologies. This role

demands strong leadership, cross-functional coordination, and deep experience in enterprise system modernization and integration, especially in transportation or public

sector environments.

 

Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Oversight

• Lead the EAMS program implementation including stakeholder involvement,

vendor coordination, deployment, and post-implementation support.

• Manage multiple workstreams supporting core functional areas including

Pavement, Maintenance, Fleet, Traffic, ROW, GIS, and others.

• Ensure alignment between business objectives, technical capabilities, and

implementation milestones.

• Ensure project deliverables meet project requirements and deadlines

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage regularly with the business unit, system owners, IT leads, engineers, and

executive sponsors

• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and reviews to validate requirements, report

progress, and gather feedback.

 

Strategic Planning & Integration Management

• Develop and maintain program roadmaps, implementation timelines, and

resource plans.

• Ensure smooth integration with existing systems such as RIMS, BrM/BrR,

GIS/LRS, SCEIS (SAP), P2S, SharePoint, and more.

Process Modernization & Governance

• Collaborate with departments to refine asset management processes and align

with EAMS capabilities.

• Promote standardization, automation, and data-driven decision-making across

asset types.

 

Risk & Change Management

• Identify, assess, and manage risks throughout the program.

• Lead change management efforts to ensure adoption, training, and operational

transition.

 

Vendor & Contract Management

• Manage external consultants and solution providers to ensure contract

compliance and timely delivery.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Public Administration, or

Business Administration (Master’s preferred).

• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent project/program management certification.

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in managing large-scale IT or

enterprise system programs.

• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams in public sector,

transportation, or infrastructure domains.

• 5+ years experience of asset management systems and business process

transformation.

• 5+ years Experience with legacy system modernization and integration of ERP,

GIS, and asset tracking systems.

• Working knowledge of technologies such as SharePoint, ESRI GIS, and SQL-

based systems.

• Exceptional communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ITIL, Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), or related process improvement

certifications.

• Familiarity with federal/state transportation systems, data reporting, and FHWA

compliance.

• Prior experience with SCDOT systems or similar DOT agencies is highly

desirable.

• Proven ability to manage multi-system integration efforts, preferably involving

Transportation asset, LRS, and GIS platforms.

 

Program Areas Supported

The EAMS Program will support and integrate across multiple domains including but not

limited to:

• Pavement Management

• Fleet, Facilities, and Maintenance

• Asset Trade-Off & Performance Analysis

• Stormwater, Sidewalks, Guardrails, Vegetation, and Debris Management

• Traffic Signals and ITS

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Linear Referencing System (LRS)

• Permitting and Work Request Portals

 

Regards,

Adarsh