Head of the Project Management Office (Information Technology Executive 3)
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Head of the Project Management Office (Information Technology Executive 3)
Salary
$114,974.00 - $174,729.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N-2025-39737
Department
Executive Offices
Division
EX OA TBO Bur IT Svc Mgmt
Opening Date
01/12/2026
Closing Date
1/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
01723
Position Number
00279916
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
A3
Pay Group
ST12
Bureau / Division Code
00812100
Bureau / Division
OA Tchlgy Bus Off
Worksite Address
650 South Drive
Worksite Address
5th Floor
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17120
Contact Name
Matthew Zyroll
Contact Phone
717.836.3503
Contact Email
mzyroll@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you a strategic leader with exceptional organization and attention to detail? Would you enjoy a career delivering enterprise-wide leadership for portfolio, project, and program management standards across a substantial matrixed organization? If so, join the Office of Administration and provide vital guidance as the Head of the Project Management Office (PMO). This is a senior leadership role where you will define the standards for how the Commonwealth plans, executes, and succeeds in its most critical initiatives. Unlock your full potential and apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As the Head of the Project Management Office, you will provide strategic leadership and management to the Commonwealth's PMO, inclusive of staff, programs, and resources. You will serve as a senior advisor and consultant to executive leadership, agency heads, and delivery center leadership surrounding project delivery, portfolio health, investment decisions and prioritization, and organizational maturity.
You will be responsible for integrating efficient project and portfolio management practices across agencies, delivery centers, and business units in a matrixed organizational structure. Additional duties entail developing and implementing policies, procedures, templates, and documentation to best support consistent and effective project delivery. You will also serve as an expert consultant and escalation point for complex, high-risk, or high-visibility initiatives. Through your work, you will lead communities of practice to improve consistency, transparency, and outcomes across the Commonwealth.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00279916) .
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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Twelve years of professional information technology experience;or
Eight years of professional information technology experience and a bachelor's degree;or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Additional Requirements:
Certification in Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP), ITIL Foundations, SAFe, or similar certifications.
Seven years of professional information technology, project management, program management, or portfolio management experience and a bachelor's degree; or eleven years of professional experience in information technology, project management, program management, or portfolio management.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
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.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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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.
01
How many years of full-time professional information technology experience do you possess?
8 years or more
7 but less than 8 years
6 but less than 7 years
5 but less than 6 years
4 but less than 5 years
3 but less than 4 years
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
02
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 experience must also 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.
03
How much graduate coursework- have you completed in information technology? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
30 credits or more
Less than 30 credits
None
04
Additional Requirement:Do you have certification in Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Portfolio Management Professional (Pfmp), ITIL Foundations, SAFe, or similar certifications?
Yes
No
05
If you answered "Yes", please provide your certification number, and expiration date.
06
Additional Requirement:Do you possess seven years of professional information technology, project management, program management, or portfolio management experience?
Yes
No
07
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 experience must also 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.
08
Additional Requirement:Do you possess a bachelors degree? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org ("www.naces.org/"target=_blank") and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
Yes
No
09
Additional Requirement:Do you possess eleven years of professional experience in information technology, project management, program management, or portfolio management?
Yes
No
10
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 experience must also 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.
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
