Project Manager 3

Are you a seasoned information technology (IT) professional who is ready to take the lead on complex, large-scale IT initiatives from start to finish? The Office of Administration, Health and Human Services (HHS) IT Delivery Center, is seeking a powerhouse Project Manager 3 to join our team and guide high-stakes IT enhancements and business process re-engineering efforts. This role is pivotal in leading expansive technology projects that modernize systems, improve service delivery, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. If you have the drive to navigate the complexities of state agencies to deliver innovative, compliant, and citizen-focused technology solutions, we want you on our team!

As a Project Manager 3, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, multi-agency technology initiatives. This includes defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with state strategic goals. You will develop comprehensive project plans, manage resources, and ensure adherence to established timelines and budgets while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Within this role, you will serve as the primary liaison between executive leadership, agency program managers, technical teams, and external vendors. You will also facilitate regular status meetings, prepare progress reports, and communicate project risks, issues, and changes to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner. The role requires translating technical concepts into accessible language for non-technical audiences to support informed decision-making.

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 a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week. You must report to the office 3 days per week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays). In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office, located at 2525 North 7th Street, Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $100,773.00 (before taxes).
• Free on-site parking
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six years of experience in leading IT projects and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes six years of experience in leading IT projects.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience leading a large multi-agency, multi-bureau COTS implementation with multiple information technology vendors who has demonstrated successful program leadership, vendor and contract management, technical oversight, and cross-jurisdictional stakeholder governance.
• You must have an active Project Management Professional certification for a minimum of five (5) full years issued by Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Six (6) or more years of relevant experience proving you have performed the role effectively.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Four (4) year college degree or equivalent technical study.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.