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Project Manager 3

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Executive Offices

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$100,773 - $153,096

per year

Closes

February 6, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for an experienced project manager in IT who will lead teams on technology projects for health and human services in Pennsylvania's government.

The role involves overseeing projects from start to finish to ensure they stay on time, within budget, and meet quality standards, while also mentoring junior staff and handling risks and stakeholder relationships.

It's a great fit for innovative IT professionals with strong leadership skills who want to advance in public sector project management.

Key Requirements

  • Six years of experience leading IT projects
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of experience and training
  • Ability to direct, administer, and manage IT enhancements, business process re-engineering, or developmental projects
  • Skills in monitoring budgets, analyzing reports, and addressing project issues
  • Experience building relationships with stakeholders and developing risk mitigation strategies
  • Ability to mentor less experienced project management and business teams
  • Perform essential job functions, including full-time work with potential part-time telework

Full Job Description

Are you an innovative IT professional, ready to tackle a new set of challenges? The Health and Human Services Information Technology Delivery Center (HHS ITDC) is looking for an experienced project manager to lead a team through projects to support our initiatives. This position gives you the opportunity to manage all IT projects within the agencies served by HHS ITDC. If you are looking to further your project management career, apply today!


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Requirements

As a Project Manager 3, you will be responsible for directing, administering, managing, and facilitating IT enhancements, business process re-engineerings, or developmental projects, and ultimately responsible for the success of the project. This position drives the entire effort from start to finish, ensuring the project is completed on schedule, within the defined budget, and that the final product meets the business, technical, and established quality requirements. You will have the opportunity to mentor less experienced project management staff and business teams to build an overall understanding of project management. Work also involves monitoring project budgets, analyzing reports, addressing project related issues, building relationships with key stakeholders, as well as developing risk mitigation strategies.

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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.

    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 in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

    Additional details may be provided during the interview.

  • 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.

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:

  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.


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.

  • 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.

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    Posted on NEOGOV: 1/27/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/27/2026

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