Project Manager 2, Public Utility Commission

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Ibrido; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Project Manager 2 to lead application development efforts and contribute hands-on technical expertise. The role focuses on guiding development, mentoring developers, and driving modernization of public-facing and internal applications from Harrisburg.

Responsibilities include creating user stories, leading backlog grooming, ensuring quality, and managing multiple projects with cross-functional teams.

Competenze

• This position requires leadership in IT projects and teams.
• Must have 4+ years leading IT systems development or implementation projects or equivalent combinations.
• ITIL certification is required.

Mansioni

• Oversee development, modernization, and maintenance of PUC applications to support business needs
• Write and refine user stories with product owners to ensure clarity and alignment with objectives
• Lead backlog grooming sessions and define scope for upcoming sprints with cross functional teams
• Validate features through testing, identify defects, and guide resolution efforts
• Manage multiple projects by monitoring schedules, budgets, risks, and status updates for leadership
• Coordinate integrations, support DR and COOP testing, and maintain documentation for application operations

Conoscenze

Application leadership

User stories

Backlog grooming

Quality assurance

Project coordination

IT project management experience

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

ITIL certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Are you a skilled and motivated IT professional who enjoys leading application development projects, contributing hands-on technical expertise, and collaborating with a talented team? The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is seeking Project Manager 2 to join our Application Development team. This position offers the opportunity to support critical public-facing and internal applications, build modernized solutions, mentor developers, and help drive the future of PUC's digital services, all while enjoying work-life balance and meaningful public service.

This position guides application development and project coordination across the PUC by leading technical teams and managing complex initiatives. As a Project Manager 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Application Leadership: Oversee development, modernization, and maintenance of PUC applications to support business needs
• Story Development: Write and refine user stories with product owners to ensure clarity and alignment with objectives
• Sprint Preparation: Lead backlog grooming sessions and define scope for upcoming sprints with cross functional teams
• Quality Review: Validate features through testing, identify defects, and guide resolution efforts
• Project Oversight: Manage multiple projects by monitoring schedules, budgets, risks, and status updates for leadership
• Operational Support: Coordinate integrations, support DR and COOP testing, and maintain documentation for application operations

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: Part-time work from home (telework) may be a potential feature of this position. The successful candidate is required to report to the headquarters worksite daily, unless the employee meets eligibility requirements and telework has been approved. Management may discontinue any telework arrangement at any time, for any reason. 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.
  • To be eligible to participate in telework, the employee's alternate (telework) worksite must meet the following requirements:
    • Within a reasonable travel distance of Harrisburg; and
    • Within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  • Please direct all questions regarding reasonable distance and the type of available telework to the PUC Human Resource Office at [e-mail] or 717.787.8714.
• 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 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.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires possession of an IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification.
• You must meet PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.