Operations & Project Management

Senior Project Manager

NovaLink SolutionsHarrisburg, PA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 6, 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Work mode

On Site

Location

Harrisburg, PA, United States

Posted

17 hours ago

PMP

Job Description

Senior Project Manager – DDAP

Location: Harrisburg, PA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – Onsite 1 day/month in Harrisburg, with additional onsite days as required
Employment Type: Contract

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead Project Manager to lead the implementation and enhancement of large, high-priority IT projects for the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP).

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 Health background.
Experience supporting Drug and Alcohol Programs, behavioral health, treatment programs, or related public-sector initiatives.
Experience working with government/public-sector IT PMO environments.

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.

Interested candidates: Please send your updated resume and a copy of your active PMP certification.