REQT: Direct Client: Senior Project Manager @ Harrisburg, PA Hybrid Only Locals

Senior Project Manager

Harrisburg, PA Hybrid Only Locals

5 months contract

Please do not submit profiles of candidates who are not local to Pennsylvania (PA).

Candidates with prior experience working for State Government clients are preferred.

*Hybrid schedule (need to report on-site in Harrisburg 1 day/week)*

*Candidates must reside within 1-hour of Harrisburg*

The PMO Project Portfolio Manager brings proven experience from related businesses or organizations as well as system integration and technology experience. They consult with the client to define needs or problems, conduct research, perform studies and surveys to obtain data, and analyze problems to advise and make recommendations on business and technical solutions based on hands-on experience solving similar business problems. They are able to utilize knowledge of theory, principles, or technology of specific discipline or field of specialization.

Role Description:

• Guides executive-level stakeholders based on industry standards related to specific discipline or field of specialization.
• Requires specific expertise in related technical fields or area of specialization.
• Conducts detailed audits and analysis to identify obstacles and suggests recommended solutions.
• Requires extensive experience providing consulting services to governmental entities related to specific technologies or field of specialization.
• Provides mentoring and guidance to agency personnel and leadership.
• Consults with executive-level stakeholders to define business need or problem; conducts research, performs studies and surveys to obtain data; and analyzes problems to advise on or recommend solutions, utilizing knowledge of theory, principles, or technology of specific discipline or field of specialization.
• Conducts study or survey on need or problem to obtain data required for solution.
• Analyzes data to determine solution, such as installation of alternate methods and procedures, changes in processing methods and practices, modification of machines or equipment, or redesign of products or services.
• Advises client or department heads on alternate methods of solving need or problem, or recommends specific solution.
• Requires experience providing consulting services to governmental entities.
• May be designated according to field of business and technical specialization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience in data analysis and reporting.
• Proficient experience with ServiceNow platform.
• Strong experience in project management methodologies (PMBOK), preferably Waterfall or Kanban.
• PMI's CAPM or PMP certification preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and assertiveness
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Self starter and can work with minimum supervision or direction.