Project Manager 2, Public Utility Commission

Are you a Project Management professional looking for a leadership opportunity in a challenging and rewarding career? If so, the Information Technology (IT) Project Management position at the PA Public Utility Commission (PUC) is the perfect opportunity for you! Leverage your IT project management expertise to drive impactful change, optimize operational efficiency, and ultimately enhance the lives of citizens across the state.

The PA Public Utility Commission is seeking an exceptional Project Management professional to orchestrate groundbreaking internal IT projects with Program Area Staff to reshape how we serve the public and the Utility's we regulate. In this high-visibility leadership role, you will drive critical digital transformations, ensuring seamless delivery of essential utility services to millions of residents and businesses statewide.
Reporting to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), you will:

• Spearhead the full project lifecycle of complex IT initiatives with agency-wide impact, from meticulous planning and development to flawless execution and monitoring.
• Expertly manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resource allocation, quality assurance, risk mitigation, and cross-functional team leadership.
• Champion Agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban, fostering iterative development processes that maximize efficiency and adaptability.
• Autonomously navigate established IT governance frameworks while laser-focusing on achieving project objectives that propel the agency's mission.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: Part-time work from home (telework) may be a potential feature of this position. The successful candidate is required to report to the headquarters worksite daily, unless the employee meets eligibility requirements and telework has been approved. Management may discontinue any telework arrangement at any time, for any reason. 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, Pennsylvania.
  • To be eligible to participate in telework, the employee's alternate (telework) worksite must meet the following requirements:
    • Within a reasonable travel distance of Harrisburg; and
    • Within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Please direct all questions regarding reasonable distance and the type of available telework to the PUC Human Resource Office at ra-puchr@pa.gov or 717.787.8714.

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.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• 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 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.