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THE POSITION
If you enjoy tackling challenging projects and interacting with individuals of all levels within different organizations, then this is the opportunity for you! Unleash your potential in this executive position by overseeing projects, establishing standard project management practices, and mentoring staff. Apply today and become part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvanias Office for Information Technology team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Project Manager 2 handles administrative, management, and professional work for directing the implementation and management of high-priority, high-profile Commonwealth enterprise-wide information technology projects. This position is responsible for managing Office of Administration-Office of Information Technology (OA/OIT) sponsored projects of strategic importance. Such projects require coordination with multiple organizations involving stakeholders from OA/OIT, Enterprise Technology Services Office (ETSO), a variety of state agencies, and the business partner and vendor community. The incumbent will interface regularly with the other commonwealth positions such as, but not limited to, Chief Technology Officers (CTO), Chief Information Officers (CIO), IT managers, project and portfolio managers, IT Governance, and affiliated sub-committees as required. This position may report status and recommendations to the CTOs, ETSO Executive Team, and other senior leadership.
You will also have the opportunity to travel as needed, identify areas for improvement to develop and implement improvement plans, and provide guidance and mentoring for less experienced ETSO staff. Make your career aspirations a reality and experience the power of collaboration with us!
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- Travel is required.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Two years of experience as a Business Analyst 4; or
- Two years of experience as a Project Manager 1; or
- Four years of experience in leading IT systems development or implementation projects and a bachelors degree; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes four years of experience in leading IT systems development or implementation projects.
Additional Requirements:
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Legal Requirements:
- The selected candidate for this position must undergo a fingerprint-based records check to be in compliance with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS).
How to Apply:
- Your application must include a resume.
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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