Project Manager 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Lemoyne (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Project Manager 1 to drive IT projects from concept to implementation within the PSITDC. The role emphasizes planning, coordination, and leadership across public safety tech initiatives and stakeholder groups.

The position supports hybrid work with standard hours 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, and telework up to two days per week where approved. A background check and CJIS compliance are required. Work from Mechanicsburg HQ may be available.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience leading IT projects as described, or
• Bachelor’s degree with two years’ IT project leadership experience, or
• Equivalent combination of experience and training in IT project leadership

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed project plans for all phases of assigned IT projects.
• Define project scope, monitor changes, and document approvals.
• Identify risks and issues and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with technical teams and stakeholders to produce required documents.
• Monitor schedules, milestones, and take corrective action as needed.
• Develop communications plans and keep staff informed of timelines and expectations.

Skills

Project planning

Stakeholder coordination

Risk management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Take the next step forward in your career with the Department of Corrections! As a Project Manager 1, you will help move critical technology projects from ideas to results. This position gives you the opportunity to serve in the Public Safety Information Technology Delivery Center's (PSITDC) Project Management Office, and perform professional and administrative work planning, directing, controlling, and implementing information technology (IT) projects within the PSITDC. Apply today and support public safety efforts across the Commonwealth.

This role supports the planning and management of information technology projects for public safety agencies across the Commonwealth. It requires coordination, communication, and leadership in a dynamic environment. As a Project Manager 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Project Planning: Create and maintain detailed project plans for all phases of assigned projects
• Scope Management: Define project scope, monitor proposed changes, and document approvals
• Risk Mitigation: Identify risks and issues, prepare mitigation strategies, and execute contingency actions
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to produce required project documents
• Progress Tracking: Monitor project schedules, track key milestones, and take corrective action when needed
• Communication Oversight: Develop communications plans and keep staff informed of timelines and expectations

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 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, two days telework per week. 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 in Mechanicsburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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:

• Two years of experience as a Business Analyst 3 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of experience in leading IT systems development or implementation projects and a bachelor’s degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years of experience in leading IT systems development or implementation projects.

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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.