PMO Project Portfolio Manager

Harrisburg, PA
Contracted
Experienced
Location: Harrisburg, PA
Position Type: Hybrid
Hybrid Schedule: Onsite 1 day a week
Contract Length: 5 months + extensions


Position Overview:
The PMO Project Portfolio Manager serves as a strategic consultant, leveraging deep technical and industry expertise to assess organizational needs, analyze complex problems, and recommend effective business and technology solutions. This role guides executive stakeholders, leads data-driven evaluations, and ensures high-value decision-making across multiple initiatives.

Duties:
  • Guide executive-level stakeholders using industry standards and specialized technical expertise.

  • Conduct audits, studies, and surveys to gather data and assess business or technical problems.

  • Analyze operational challenges and recommend solutions involving process improvements, technology changes, or alternative methodologies.

  • Provide consulting services, including advisory support, expertise, and solution recommendations for governmental organizations.

  • Mentor and provide guidance to agency personnel and leadership.

  • Perform detailed data analysis to identify obstacles and propose actionable improvements.

  • Develop recommendations for business processes, system integrations, and technical enhancements based on research and hands-on experience.

  • Present findings and solution options to leadership to support informed decision-making.

  • Utilize strong project management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, Waterfall, Kanban) to support structured, consistent oversight.

  • Leverage ServiceNow expertise to enhance reporting, workflows, or portfolio management processes.

  • Prepare clear, data-driven reports using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

  • Operate independently as a self-starter with strong attention to detail and assertiveness.


Required Skills:
  • 10 years of Project Management experience

  • Strong experience in data analysis and reporting

  • Strong experience with project management methodologies (PMBOK), preferably Waterfall or Kanban

  • Proficient experience with the ServiceNow platform

  • Proficient experience with Microsoft Office Suite


Preferred Skills:
  • PMP or CAPM certification (highly desired)

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