Project Manager (Administrative Officer 4)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option (up to 3 days/week)

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a motivated Project Manager to lead major business and technology projects within the Department of Revenue. You will plan, organize, and guide work to meet strategic goals while delivering value to stakeholders.

In addition to traditional in-office duties, this role offers a telework option up to three days per week after training, with standard hours 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, in Harrisburg. Former state government experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years project management experience.
• Experience leading complex business and technology projects.
• Ability to manage scope, schedule, and resources.
• Strong communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, scope management, and risk mitigation.
• Guide teams and track progress against the plan.
• Coordinate with clients and partners to present proposals.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Team leadership

Risk mitigation

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

The Bureau of Process Reinvention Innovation and Strategic Management (PRISM), is looking for a motivated Project Manager who enjoys solving complex challenges to join the Project Management Division. This position gives you the opportunity to lead projects that strengthen operations across the Department of Revenue. Your work will support innovation and help the agency reach its strategic goals. Bring your skills and energy to a team that relies on strong leadership.

This position focuses on planning, organizing, and guiding major business and technology projects that support the goals of the Department of Revenue. As a Project Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Project Planning: Lead the creation, adjustment, and management of plans for all phases of project work
• Scope Management: Ensure project scope is followed and document any needed changes
• Team Leadership: Guide teams, assign responsibilities, and keep staff informed of timelines and milestones
• Progress Tracking: Monitor project activities against the plan and take action when delays occur
• Risk Mitigation: Identify risks, prepare response plans, and carry out contingency actions
• Stakeholder Coordination: Build strong relationships, share updates, and present proposals to clients and partners

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 3 days per week, upon successful completion of the required in-office training. 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. 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:

• One year as an Administrative Officer 3 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Six years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work, including experience in personnel management, budgeting, or procurement; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four-year college or university; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must have a minimum of 3 years Project Management experience.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification.

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.