IT Project Manager
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC), America’s first superhighway, is seeking an individual to join our Information Technology team as an IT...
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC), America’s first superhighway, is seeking an individual to join our Information Technology team as an IT Project Manager! Our mission is to operate a safe, reliable, customer-valued toll road system that supports national mobility and commerce. The PTC operates a 552-mile system used by 194 million vehicles a year. The IT Project Manager manages project teams from various business and IT functional areas involving the development of new systems or major enhancements to existing systems. Together, we are building the highway of the future!
Responsibilities
- Manages and coordinates the activities of internal and/or external staff involved in multiple IT projects. Motivates and mentors members of the team and provides input for annual performance reviews.
- Develops and maintains the project plans utilizing established project management standards, procedures and methodologies. Coordinates with business owners and other analysts to define and refine the project scope. Develops work breakdown structures based on the project objectives and scope.
- Forms project teams for assigned projects. Conducts project kick-off meetings to communicate individual roles and project expectations. Develops communication plans to convey project scope, goals, milestones, budget, risk, status, change requests and other critical issues to the business owner and the project team. Negotiates conflicts and resolves issues that arise with the project team.
- Identifies, analyzes and prioritizes the elements of risk and their potential impact to a project. Monitors project milestones and other critical dates to identify and resolve potential issues that may disrupt the project schedule. Identifies ways to resolve and mitigate issues as they arise.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in information technology or business administration.
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Five (5) years of experience in information technology or project management.
Equivalent combination of experience, education and training will be considered.
Location
The position is located at the PTC’s headquarters in Middletown, PA, right outside of Pennsylvania’s capital city. The Central PA region has plenty to offer from picturesque scenery to premier entertainment, while residents enjoy an affordable cost of living. It is conveniently located within a few hours’ drive of popular metropolitan areas such as Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C. and New York City.
There is a Pennsylvania residency requirement, which must be fulfilled within six months of employment.
Benefits
The selected candidate will be offered an exceptional benefits package which includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, along with a defined benefit plan for retirement. Coverage is fully paid by the PTC for employee, spouse, domestic partner and/or eligible dependents. In addition, leave programs, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and alternative work schedules are available to employees.
Apply
Interested candidates may apply by visiting www.paturnpike.com and clicking on the “Employment/Internship” link. Please complete an application and apply to the IT Project Manager job posting between March 13, 2018 through March 26, 2018.
The PTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If an accommodation is needed to participate in the pre-employment process, please attach this information to your application.
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