PMO Project Manager - Remote

S R INTERNATIONAL INC•Harrisburg, PA

2d•Remote

About The Position

The PMO Project Manager will lead the PA Turnpike Commission’s enterprise-wide SAP S/4HANA enhancement initiative (Wave 2). The role manages complex IT project work across technology and business streams, coordinates internal and external staff, and serves as the primary liaison among technology staff, business owners, sponsors, vendors, stakeholders, and System Integrator Project Managers. The position oversees the full project lifecycle and follows the PA Turnpike PMO Playbook and project standards. The role is remote, with one week per month onsite in Middletown, Pennsylvania, and additional in-person sessions as needed. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The stated contract period is December 7, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Overtime requires prior approval. The position involves an onsite orientation, background checks, signing onboarding and security agreements, responsible use of PA Turnpike-issued equipment, and compliance with IT and security policies. The employee must use a camera during meetings, maintain a professional appearance, and be available to attend onsite emergencies within a three-hour timeframe.

Requirements

At least 10 years of project management experience, including integration, scope, schedule, vendor, and risk management.
Proven experience managing vendors in both on-premise and cloud environments.
Demonstrated success managing large-scale, multi-year Enterprise Business Solutions projects, especially SAP/ERP projects.
PMP certification.
Strong leadership, conflict-resolution, and negotiation skills.
Expertise in MS Project or MS Project Online for creating and maintaining integrated project plans.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
Attend onsite orientation in Middletown, Pennsylvania; travel within a three-hour commute is not reimbursed.
Provide ePATCH and National Criminal Background Checks before engagement.
Sign PA Turnpike Acceptable Use, NDA, and other onboarding agreements.
Maintain a professional appearance, use cameras during meetings, and be available for onsite emergencies within three hours.
Safeguard PA Turnpike-issued equipment and comply with IT and security policies.
Obtain prior approval for overtime.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate internal and external staff across multiple complex IT projects.
Develop and maintain project management artifacts in accordance with PA Turnpike standards.
Build and manage integrated project plans, schedules, and critical paths.
Estimate and monitor project budgets and cost plans throughout the project lifecycle.
Plan and schedule resources, ensuring appropriate allocation and availability.
Forecast and manage resource capacity in a dynamic environment.
Establish and enforce project governance frameworks, including roles, responsibilities, escalation paths, and decision-making.
Define and refine project scope with business owners and analysts.
Oversee project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closing.
Conduct lessons-learned sessions and identify process improvements.
Serve as the primary liaison among technology staff, business owners, sponsors, vendors, and stakeholders.
Coordinate activities and dependencies with System Integrator Project Managers.
Manage project documentation, including sign-offs.
Adhere to the PA Turnpike PMO Playbook and standards.