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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Project Manager 1 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4350559 THE POSITION Are you an innovative and motivated professional who is skilled in designing SharePoint sites? The Health and Human Services Information Technology Delivery Center, Project Management Office, supports information technology (IT) initiatives across multiple state agencies and is looking for an IT professional to lead projects and design SharePoint sites. If you possess experience in this line of work, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Project Manager 1 in this capacity, you will strive to support IT initiatives for the Department of Human Services (DHS), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Aging (PDA), and Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP). These agencies are focused on the overall organizational mission to promote healthy lifestyles, prevent injury and disease, and assure the safe delivery of quality health care for all Commonwealth citizens through the planning, development, and implementation of multiple, complex enterprise-wide IT projects.
This work involves managing projects which require collaboration between local, state, and federal agencies and systems, public health professionals and private sector information systems designers, developers, vendors, and contractors, including but not limited to Commonwealth agencies and federal agencies. The professional in this position must exercise extensive discretion, sound independent judgment, and is subject to a high level of accountability.
We are looking for someone who possesses a significant degree of specialized training and knowledge of the following areas: Project Management Institute (PMI), Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). We are also seeking candidates with proven success as a Microsoft SharePoint designer and developer.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, and report to the office every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. You will be expected to telework for the reminder of your work schedule, but this could change and you may be required to come into the office more frequently. The office is headquartered at 2525 North 7th Street, Harrisburg. 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.
Although this is a telework position, you will be required to come to the Harrisburg office to pick up your equipment. Your supervisor will give you at least a 24-hour notice and all travel will be at your own expense. Parking is located at the building and is free. Other reasons for coming into the office include:
Changes to the current telework that would require staff to come into the office.
Attend trainings, mandatory meetings, or on an ad hoc basis.
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 3; 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 Requirements:
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required): Project Management Institute (PMI) P oject Management Professional (PMP) 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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .
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.