Salary: $80,568.00 – $122,504.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2023-54838
Department: SL Executive Offices
Division: EX OA TBO Bur IT Pj Mgmt
Opening Date: 07/12/2023
Closing Date: 7/21/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 01721
Position Number: 50288097
Union: Non Union
Bargaining Unit: A3
Pay Group: ST10
Bureau / Division Code: 00812110
Bureau / Division: EX OA Technology Business Office Bureau IT Project Management
Worksite Address: 613 North Street
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17120
Contact Name: Aleda Reisinger
Contact Phone: 717.705.5567
Contact Email: alreisinge@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Are you looking for the opportunity to work with Information Technology Project Portfolios? Come join the Commonwealth! If you possess strong analytical and process management skills, apply today to take advantage of this exciting opportunity.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This exciting opportunity is an executive level position that affords the chance to establish portfolio guidelines within the Bureau of Information Technology Project Management. You will also serve as the main contact for Enterprise Portfolios. This position provides a rewarding experience by forming meaningful and lasting relationships across the commonwealth team and suppliers.
Don’t hesitate – apply today!
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 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
- Hours of work are negotiable within the office’s business hours.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 2 days per week. 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:
- Ten years of professional information technology experience; or
- Six years of professional information technology experience and a bachelor’s degree; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Conditions of Employment:
- ITIL Foundations Certification is necessary upon hire or obtained within a period of time after hire.
Additional Requirements:
- Must have four years of project management experience.
- Must have two years of portfolio management experience using a well-known portfolio tool.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
- Portfolio management certification.
- Program management certification.
- Project management certification.
- Experience conducting formal presentations to large business and/or technical groups at various levels within the organization.
How to Apply:
- Your application must include a resume.
- 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.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.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, six weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
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*Eligibility rules apply.
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How much full-time professional information technology experience do you possess?
- 6 years or more
- 5 but less than 6 years
- 4 but less than 5 years
- 3 but less than 4 years
- 2 but less than 3 years
- 1 but less than 2 years
- Less than 1 year
- None
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
How much graduate coursework have you completed in information technology, computer science, or mathematics?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the “Attachments” tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.
- 60 credits or more
- 30 but less than 60 credits
- Less than 30 credits
- None
04
Additional Requirement – Do you have four or more years of project management experience?
- Yes
- No
05
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
06
Additional Requirement – Do you have two or more years of portfolio management experience using a well-known project portfolio tool?
- Yes
- No
07
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
08
Preferred criteria – Do you possess portfolio management certification?
- Yes
- No
09
If you are claiming certification, you must attach a copy of your certificate. You must attach your certificate prior to the submission of your application by using the “Attachments” tab on the left. You will not be able to add your certificate to the application after it has been submitted.
10
Preferred criteria – Do you possess program management certification?
- Yes
- No
11
If you are claiming certification, you must attach a copy of your certificate. You must attach your certificate prior to the submission of your application by using the “Attachments” tab on the left. You will not be able to add your certificate to the application after it has been submitted.
12
Preferred criteria – Do you possess project management certification?
- Yes
- No
13
If you are claiming certification, you must attach a copy of your certificate. You must attach your certificate prior to the submission of your application by using the “Attachments” tab on the left. You will not be able to add your certificate to the application after it has been submitted.
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Preferred criteria – what level of education do you have?
- Master’s degree or greater
- Bachelor’s degree
- Associate’s degree
- Some college
- High school diploma or GED
- Other
- None
15
Preferred criteria – How many years of experience do you have with conducting formal presentations to large business and/or technical groups at various levels within the organization?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 but less than 2 years
- 2 but less than 3 years
- 3 but less than 4 years
- 4 but less than 5 years
- 5 or more years
Required Question