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The Governor's Office of Administration is seeking a project manager 2 to join our growing and innovative Commonwealth Office of Digital Experience PA team! This is your chance to work with a wide range of technologies for an organization that works for the common good of Pennsylvanians. If you are detail-oriented, have excellent communication skills,…

Organization: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Published Year: 2023

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SCRUM Master (Project Manager 2)

Salary- $80,568.00 – $122,504.00 Annually
THE POSITION
The Governor’s Office of Administration is seeking a project manager 2 to join our growing and innovative Commonwealth Office of Digital Experience PA team! This is your chance to work with a wide range of technologies for an organization that works for the common good of Pennsylvanians. If you are detail-oriented, have excellent communication skills, and want a career serving the public, we want to talk to you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
You will take an active role in meeting Commonwealth digital experience objectives through the application of the principles and practices of agile scrum frameworks. As a project manager, you will serve as scrum master for an agile development team and directs staff on the framework, ensuring that scrum values are upheld and processes are correctly executed. This position offers a variety of duties, some of which include:

• Leveraging the agile framework and project management methodologies to organize and facilitate project/Sprint planning, daily standups, reviews, release plannings, and demos
• Collaborating with stakeholders to establish the scope of assigned projects and objectives; removes team obstacles and meets established deadlines and goals
• Serving as a liaison between technical and non-technical users
• Developing, coordinating, and implementing plans to test business and functional processes during system development and quality assurance testing
• Identifying blocked or stalled stories and resolves the issues to reach resolution through process or workflow improvements and monitors progress through metrics, tools, and techniques
• Synthesizing research findings and insights into actionable recommendations and delivers them in high quality deliverables for team and executive level audiences.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: 

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Work hours may be negotiable. 
• The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. 
• 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:

• Two years of experience as a Business Analyst 4; or
• Two years of experience as a Project Manager 1; or
• Four years of experience in leading IT systems development or implementation projects and a bachelor’s degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes four years of experience in leading IT systems development or implementation projects.
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Additional Requirements: 

• You must have five years of experience providing clear communication to stakeholders and leaders about project status and challenges.
• You must have five years of experience assisting to remove barriers and problem solve for project team members and stakeholders.
• You must have four years of experience assisting in setting project objectives and setting up sprints to achieve project goals.
• You must have four years of experience educating and coaching teams on scrum theory and practice.
• You must have four years of experience planning iterative improvement sprints and support cycles across many projects.
• You must have four years of experience facilitating typical Agile protocols, including system demos, daily stand-ups, and iteration reviews.
• You must have one year of experience participating in the development of the RFP/RFI process.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

 How to Apply:

• Your application must include a resume. 
• 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 required 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 www.employment.pa.gov/AdditionalInfo/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.  

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.