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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Project Manager 2 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4416867 THE POSITION
The Infrastructure and Economic Development Information Technology Delivery Center has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager 2. The primary assignment for this position is the planning, directing, execution, controlling, implementation, and closing of IT Projects. If you are an experienced professional who appreciates the satisfaction of seeing a project advance through all phases, this is the job for you.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK The Project Manager 2 works as part of a pool of project managers and is assigned projects to manage in a portfolio on the basis of capacity and assignment complexity. This position may also be assigned to work as sub-project manager on large multi-agency system implementations.
The assigned projects are typically large and highly complex, involving the development of new systems or major enhancements to existing systems. The systems involve multiple data interfaces to information systems both internal and external to the sponsoring agency. Project teams and stakeholders include other state agencies, PennDOT, PEMA, DCED business partners, multiple business units, and multiple diverse critical business operations. Projects have significant impact on the total IT environment for the delivery center, the affected agencies, and the Commonwealth. These projects may have an extended duration.
Duties for these projects include, but are not limited to: * Directing, coordinating, and tracking the activities of the delivery center's staff for all activities associated with the project, including all Commonwealth employees and contracted staff assigned, through all phases of the project * Budget Management * Schedule Management * Scope Management * Contract Management * Procurement Management * Quality Management * Communications Management * Risk Management
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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 16:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 12:00 to 13:00 lunch break. Alternate Work Schedule not available. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, for 2 days per week; 3 days per week are required to work in the office. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. 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; or Two years of experience as a Project Manager 1; 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.
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 acc pted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
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