Project Manager 2

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg, Santa Fe (Dauphin County, NM); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Project Manager 2, where you will leverage your expertise in business management and IT project management. In this dynamic role, you will lead diverse project teams to deliver critical initiatives that enhance Pennsylvania's agricultural sustainability and resource conservation. Collaborate with various agencies to implement innovative solutions while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the community and advance your professional journey in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading IT systems development or implementation projects.
• Ability to evaluate Agile practices for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to ensure on-time, in-budget delivery.
• Organize strategy for interrelated projects across agencies.

Skills

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Business Analysis

IT Systems Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Scrum Framework

Project Management Software

Job description

THE POSITION

Advance your career! Utilize your excellent business management skills and strong IT project management background in this Project Manager 2 role! With our Conservation and Environment Delivery Center (CEDC) project management office, you will support our portfolio director by leading teams of contractors and employees to ensure accountability for on-time, in-budget delivery of business-critical projects in a variety of Commonwealth agencies that share common goals. Apply now and lead collaborations to create results that will ensure a vibrant and successful future for Pennsylvania agriculture, conserve and sustain Pennsylvania's natural resources, and provide for the health and safety of present and future generations!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Your work under the guidance of the portfolio director will organize and set an all-encompassing strategy that covers a variety of interrelated projects and ensures our teams will meet the objectives of all supported agencies. Work involves thinking critically and working collaboratively with agency business relationship managers, executive staff, and delivery center management to ensure project success; being highly organized, calm, competent, and customer service oriented; and evaluating the effectiveness of Agile practices and frameworks to ensure continuous improvement.

We will rely on you to operate a hybrid project management framework overseeing a wide range of activities and initiatives that are managed by traditional project managers who also work as scrum masters on scrum teams. You will coach teams to ensure that the CEDC's project management framework is followed by all, be responsible for ensuring that project managers know and understand the objectives of their agency and how each project execution aligns to those goals, and ensure that multiple project teams have the resources and support needed to deliver projects on time and within budget. Apply now, achieve your professional goals, and deliver results through innovation and collaboration with our team!

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 a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to two days 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 Harrisburg.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience as a Business Analyst 4 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of experience as a Project Manager 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four 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 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):

• Experience developing and/or evaluating strategic IT proposals
• Possession of a Project Management Professional certification
• Possession of a Scrum Master certification

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.

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 [e-mail].

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.