About the Department

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2026-43629 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM MARCH 18, 2026 TO MARCH 27, 2026. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

Position Duties

As a Project Manager 3, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, multi-agency technology initiatives.  This includes defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with state strategic goals.  You will develop comprehensive project plans, manage resources, and ensure adherence to established timelines and budgets while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.  Within this role, you will serve as the primary liaison between executive leadership, agency program managers, technical teams, and external vendors.  You will also facilitate regular status meetings, prepare progress reports, and communicate project risks, issues, and changes to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.  The role requires translating technical concepts into accessible language for non-technical audiences to support informed decision-making.

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, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week.  You must report to the office 3 days per week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays).  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, located at 2525 North 7th Street, Harrisburg.  The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.  Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:  Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $100,773.00 (before taxes).
• Free on-site parking
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email.  Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Minimum Qualifications

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:

• Experience leading a large multi-agency, multi-bureau COTS implementation with multiple information technology vendors who has demonstrated successful program leadership, vendor and contract management, technical oversight, and cross-jurisdictional stakeholder governance.
• You must have an active Project Management Professional certification for a minimum of five (5) full years issued by Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Six (6) or more years of relevant experience proving you have performed the role effectively.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Four (4) year college degree or equivalent technical study.

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.  
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work.  Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only.  Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted.  Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.

Benefits

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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, eight 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.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

Supplemental Questions

01

Do you possess six or more years of full-time experience in leading IT projects?

• Yes
• No

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

Additional Requirement- Do you have experience leading interaction with information Technology vendors within multiple agencies simultaneously?

• Yes
• No

04

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.

05

Additional Requirement - Have you held an active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification for a minimum of five (5) full years issued by Project Management Institute (PMI)?

• Yes
• No

06

If you answered "Yes", please provide your certification number and expiration date.

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street








Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov