Reference #: 4346879 THE POSITION This highly responsible, detail-oriented position in the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) Project & Strategic Initiative Management Office serves as the Director of Enterprise Project Management.  Reporting to the PSERS Director of Governance and Strategic Initiatives, this director plays an integral role in leading a team tasked with planning and executing complex information, strategic initiatives, and technology projects in support of the board's adopted strategic plan.

This position supports agency leadership by both overseeing and leading the largest-scale strategic projects; demonstrating excellent written and oral communications; and leading a team tasked with managing concurrent complex information technology and high-priority strategic projects with a high degree of discernment and discretion.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK Within this role, you will direct the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) in planning and executing strategic enterprise projects in support of the agency's adopted strategic plan, in addition to developing all strategic project artifacts, including items such as charters, schedules, estimates, communication plans, change logs, decision logs, and more.

You will direct EPMO staff in executing complex information technology (IT) projects and ensuring balance amongst budget, timeline, and scope for all strategic initiatives.

The Director of Enterprise Project Management leads and manages the most complex and highly-sensitive strategic projects, both IT and otherwise.  You will maintain awareness of innovations in both the IT and broader project management sector for evaluation and potential integration within PSERS' project ecosystem.

Strong leadership skills are utilized to direct the integration of the enterprise risk management practices with strategic initiatives.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment

Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, dependent upon operational and executive leadership requirements.  All teleworking must occur within Pennsylvania.  In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection in your Pennsylvania location.  If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

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:

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.

Other Requirements:

You must meet the .  For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the and click on Residency.

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 equired 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  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position.  No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

You must provide complete and accurate information or:

your score may be lower than deserved.

you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.

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.