Business Relationship Manager (Project Manager 3)

The General Government Information Technology Delivery Center is seeking a motivated, energized individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to be a strategic partner with the Department of Education. This executive position functions as the Business Relationship Manager and will manage a portfolio of high-profile information technology projects. If you enjoy building excellent customer relationships, tackling challenging projects, and turning visions into reality, then this is the opportunity for you! Apply online today and become part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Information Technology team!

In this role you will be working closely with the Department of Education's leadership team for all their IT needs and managing the team to deliver results. You will be critical in defining the roadmap for educational technology and leading a portfolio of initiatives to bring this vision to life. Bringing your experience across project management, business analysis, product management, user experience, quality assurance, vendor management, and IT procurement will help you succeed in this multi-faceted role.

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 4:30 PM, ( hours are flexible along with lunch period and will be finalized with your supervisor upon selection), Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch, 7.5 hour work day
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You are required in the office 3 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. 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:

• Six years of experience in leading IT projects and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes six years of experience in leading IT projects.

Additional Requirements:

• You must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• You must possess IT project management experience across IT functional disciplines.
• You must have good organizational and multitasking, problem solving, broad technical acumen, leadership, and conflict management skills.
• You must possess experience independently managing a portfolio or program of work.
• This position is located in Harrisburg, Dauphin County. You must be willing and able to work and commute to this location.
• You must possess experience managing multiple IT projects simultaneously as a Project Manager.
• You must possess experience performing project planning activities, such as business process analysis, requirements elicitation, business case development, project resource planning and/or project budgeting.
• You must have experience with System implementation management of Saas (Software as a Service) or COTS (Commercial Off the Shelf).
• You must possess experience managing projects using the agile project methodology.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Criteria:

• College degree
• Experience performing strategic planning
• Experience implementing projects
• Possession of one or more of the following professional certifications: PMP, PgMP, PfMP, CAPM, CSM, PMI-ACP, PMI-PBA, CBAP, ITIL Foundation

How to Apply:

• You must attach a resume to your application for review by the hiring manager. However, 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.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.