PPM Project Manager (Information Technology Executive 2)

THE POSITIONAre you an experienced Information Technology (IT) professional, looking for an exciting opportunity? The Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) is eager to welcome a Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) Product Manager to the team. In this vital role, you will provide leadership in defining and enabling business needs as it relates to project portfolio management, program management, or agile management in the Commonwealth’s enterprise PPM tool. Take your career to the next level within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania!In this role, the selected individual works closely with executive leadership, PMOs, and project portfolio managers to help define and deliver the PPM tool roadmap.DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs one of the PPM Product Managers, you will help configure/develop portfolio, program, or agile management processes within the enterprise PPM tool. Work includes piloting the rollout of the above capabilities and then supporting portfolio managers and PMOs to replicate the process across the enterprise.You will leverage prior experience, a strong understanding of IT system lifecycles, and project, program, and portfolio management expertise to anticipate and address process and tool needs. Create and deliver presentations, role-specific training, and tips & tricks to make the most of the enterprise PPM tool capabilities.This position is focused on enabling capabilities within the enterprise PPM tool that supports business needs rather than direct execution of projects, programs, or portfolios.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to three 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.Required Experience, Training & Eligibility QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:Seven years of professional information technology experience and a bachelor’s degree; or Eleven years of professional information technology experience; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.Additional Requirements:You must have at least four years of experience managing IT programs or portfolios.You must have experience with software testing, training, and user guide development.You must have knowledge of portfolio, program, and project management principles and practices.You must have knowledge of budgetary planning, funding models, and resource management at the program or portfolio level.You must have knowledge of risk management and performance measurement methods.You must be able to perform essential job functions. Preferred Qualifications (not required):Bachelor's DegreeAbility to coordinate internal staff and external vendors in a matrixed environment. Ability to communicate effectively orally with technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to communicate effectively in writing, including plans, reports, and executive briefings. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.Certification in Project Management, Program Management, Portfolio Management, Agile, SAFe, ITIL Foundations, or similar certifications.Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. 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 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.