Senior Project Manager / Project Portfolio Manager

Job : Senior Project Manager / PMO Project Portfolio Manager

Location :Harrisburg, PA
Candidate must reside within 1 hour of Harrisburg

The PM Project Portfolio Manager brings extensive experience in system integration, technology, and consulting services. This role partners with executive-level stakeholders to define business needs, analyze complex problems, and recommend effective business and technical solutions, particularly within governmental environments.

Responsibilities

• Guide executive-level stakeholders using industry standards and best practices

• Consult with clients to define business needs or problems

• Conduct research, studies, surveys, and audits to gather and analyze data

• Identify obstacles and recommend practical, data-driven solutions

• Analyze data to determine solutions including process improvements, alternate methods, and system changes

• Advise department heads on alternative approaches and recommended solutions

• Provide consulting services to governmental entities related to technology or specialized business areas

• Mentor and guide agency personnel and leadership

• Support portfolio-level project management within a PMO environment

• Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining strong attention to detail

Required Skills / Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Project Manager or PMO Project Portfolio Manager

• Strong experience providing consulting services to governmental entities

• Expertise in project management methodologies (PMBOK)

• Experience with system integration and technology-focused projects

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to guide executive-level stakeholders and leadership

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Strong experience in data analysis and reporting

• Proficiency with ServiceNow platform

• Experience with Waterfall or Kanban methodologies

• PMI CAPM or PMP certification (preferred, not mandatory)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Strong attention to detail and assertive communication skills

• Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision