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Project Manager 2, Public Utility Commission

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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Project Manager 2, Public Utility Commission

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Project Manager 2, Public Utility Commission

Salary

$88,157.00 - $134,084.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-87937-G0197

Department

Public Utility Commission

Division

PU Mis

Opening Date

11/20/2024

Closing Date

12/4/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

G0197

Position Number

50378359

Union

1803

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

UT10

Bureau / Division Code

1803

Bureau / Division

Information Technology

Worksite Address

400 North Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

Illy DeJesus

Contact Phone

717.###.####

Contact Email

[email protected]

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+ Benefits

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THE POSITION

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.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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.

To thrive in this pivotal position, you will need a stellar track record of successfully delivering comprehensive, complex IT initiatives from concept to implementation. We seek a true leader with exceptional planning, budgeting, communication, and stakeholder management prowess. Prior experience guiding cross-functional teams through transformative projects is highly preferred. At the PUC, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to upholding the highest standards of public service through innovative technology solutions.

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 [email protected] or 717.###.####.

+ 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:

+ 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 ( Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA r esidency requirements, follow the link ( Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

+ 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.

+ You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

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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 visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Business Analyst 4 or as a Project Manager 1 for two or more years full-time?

+ Yes

+ No

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 experiencemustalso 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.

Do you possess four or more years of full-time experience leading IT systems development or implementation projects?

+ Yes

+ No

CS-INSTRUCTIONS You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which Level of Performance most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The Level of Performance you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the Yes button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page ( Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

+ Yes

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - DEVELOPING, IMPLEMENTING AND BUDGETING COMPLEX PROJECT PLANS

Develops and implements complex project plans, which identify needs and define major tasks and milestones, and scope through the processes of analysis, design, construction, testing, implementation, maintenance, and review. Budgets project plans and costs by acquiring and adjusting cost estimates and managing quality.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING project plans and scope through analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation. I WAS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR ACQUIRING AND ADJUSTING COST ESTIMATES for the project plan budget.

+ B. I have experience DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING project plans and scope through analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation. SOMEONE ELSE WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR ACQURING AND ADJUSTING COST ESTIMATES for the project plan budget.

+ C. I have experience IMPLEMENTING a project plan that someone else developed.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to project management, project planning and implementation, or computer science.

+ E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to developing, implementing, and budgeting complex project plans.

+ The types of projects you developed, implemented, and budgeted.

+ Your level of responsibility.

CS-EDUCATION If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - MONITORING PROJECT PLANS

Monitors project plan progress to ensure the project is on schedule and within scope and budget. Identifies and logs risks and issues. Executes contingency actions and leads issue resolution. Documents change requests and impacts to the project scope, budget, and estimates. Updates client and obtains agreement as necessary.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience monitoring project plans to ensure the project stays on schedule and within scope and budget. I was responsible for executing contingency actions; leading issue resolution; documenting changes and impacts to project scope, budget, and estimates; and updating the client and obtaining agreement as necessary.

+ B. I have experience monitoring project plans to ensure the project stays on schedule and within scope and budget. I provided recommendations to others to address when negative trends were found.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to project monitoring, data analysis, or issue resolution.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to monitoring complex project plans.

+ Your level of responsibility.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - ASSEMBLING PROJECT TEAMS AND PROVIDING LEADERSHIP

Assembles a project team and presents them with timelines, milestones, phases, work request target dates, and approved executable work package. Provides leadership by directing and overseeing all activities of the team ensuring that it stays within identified scope. Directs and conducts work planning and scheduling of project team and staff resources. Leads communication with project sponsors and stakeholders.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience ASSEMBLING A PROJECT TEAM and presenting them with timelines, milestones, phases, work target dates, and approved executable work package AND PROVIDING LEADERSHIP by directing and overseeing all activities of the team ensuring that it stays within identified scope.

+ B. I have experience PROVIDING LEADERSHIP by directing and overseeing some activities FOR AN ESTABLISHED PROJECT TEAM AND ensuring that these activities are completed in alignment with the established project plan.

+ C. I have successfully completed college level coursework or training related to such areas as leadership or communication management.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related assembling project teams and providing leadership.

+ The types of project teams you assembled.

+ Your level of responsibility.

CS-EDUCATION If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University/Training Source

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

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