Senior Project Manager

Project Manager
Harrisburg,PA
Hybrid
Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Lifecycle Management

• Direct and manage the full lifecycle (planning, design, programming, testing, implementation) of high-profile, complex commonwealth technology projects with 8 to 12-month delivery cycles.

• Support the Enterprise ELS Project Manager by driving the ELS initiative and managing DDAP workstreams in alignment with established schedules.

• Develop, maintain, and secure stakeholder sign-off for comprehensive Project Management Plans and detailed schedules based on scope, budget, resources, and personnel.

• Facilitate business process re-engineering and ensure all project tasks deliver measurable value and support the commonwealth's strategic direction.

Project Execution, Monitoring & Estimation

• Develop, revise, and secure DDAP approval for project estimates across all phases (analysis, design, construction, testing, implementation).

• Monitor project milestones, track progress against the schedule, and implement corrective actions to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.

• Plan, prioritize, and allocate work efforts across the team, effectively balancing workload with project members' capacity.

• Track and report critical project management metrics, providing weekly updates in strict adherence to HHS DC IT Daptiv guidelines.

Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project-related issues, building strong relationships with key stakeholders, customer representatives, and external suppliers.

• Create, review, and execute Communication Plans and Deliverable Matrices to ensure alignment across the project team, sponsors, and senior leadership.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with HHS DC IT teams (Applications, Data Warehouse, Informatics, Security, Networking) and vendors to identify tasks and ensure technical solutions meet program needs.

• Deliver presentations, coordinate proposals, and clearly communicate work assignment objectives to project team members.

Risk, Issue & Change Management

• Proactively identify, manage, and track project risks and issues using a RAID Log, developing targeted mitigation strategies to drive resolution.

• Ensure all scope adjustments are fully documented and processed through the established Change Management Plan.

• Engage leadership and management proactively when escalating critical risks or roadblocks.

Quality Assurance, Governance & PMO Compliance

• Ensure all project activities comply with HHS DC IT PMO methodologies, standards, and procedures, while actively supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO.

• Schedule and oversee status reviews, system testing, software quality assurance checks, peer reviews, and final project evaluations with stakeholders.

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct necessary project-specific training and orientation sessions.

• Mentor and guide less experienced project management staff to build overall team capability and understanding of PM best practices.