Project Manager

Job Title :- Project Manager
Location :  Harrisburg, PA, Hybrid – Onsite 1 day/month in Harrisburg
Duration: 12+ months
Work Authorization: (No H1B)
End Client :- Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP).
Interview Mode :- Video

Location- Only PA Location with DL copy

Job Description :-

Important Submission Requirement :-

Candidates must provide a copy of their active PMP certification along with their resume.

• Candidates who do not have an active PMP certification with at least 5 years of certification history and an uploaded copy of the certification will not be considered.
• Please send your updated resume and a copy of your active PMP certification.
• We are seeking an experienced Lead Project Manager to lead the implementation and enhancement of large, high-priority IT projects.
  The selected candidate will lead projects through the full lifecycle, including planning, design, development, testing, implementation, and post-implementation activities. A key focus will be the iSMART / Training Management System (TMS) replacement, along with continued support and enhancement of the Web Infrastructure for Treatments (WITS) product.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high-profile IT projects from initiation through implementation.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, estimates, and deliverables.
• Manage project scope, risks, issues, dependencies, and changes using RAID logs and change management processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Application, Data Warehouse, Informatics, Networking, Security, and Service Management.
• Manage vendors and facilitate discussions between business stakeholders, IT teams, and suppliers.
• Monitor project progress, budget, quality, and schedule and take corrective action when needed.
• Prepare weekly status reports, project metrics, executive updates, and presentations.
• Develop and manage Communication Plans, Deliverables Matrices, Project Management Plans, and project documentation.
• Coordinate system testing, training, orientation, peer reviews, and implementation activities.
• Ensure projects follow established PMO standards, methodologies, and governance processes.
• Identify risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies through resolution.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and serve as the primary point of contact for project-related issues.
• Mentor junior project management staff as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 7–9 years of relevant Project Management experience.
• Active PMI PMP certification held for a minimum of 5 years.
• Candidate must currently reside in Pennsylvania at the time of submission. No relocation candidates.
• Ability to work onsite at the Harrisburg, PA office at least 1 day per month, with additional onsite days as required.
• Strong experience managing complex IT projects through the complete project lifecycle.
• Experience with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk/issue management, change management, testing, and implementation.
• Strong stakeholder, vendor, communication, and leadership skills.

Highly Desired

• Experience implementing SaaS solutions.
• Strong Public Healthbackground.
• Experience supporting Drug and Alcohol Programs, behavioral health, treatment programs, or related public-sector initiatives.
• Experience working with government/public-sector IT PMO environments.