PMO Project Manager

Harrisburg, PA
Contracted
Experienced
Location: Harrisburg, PA - Must reside within 1-hour of Harrisburg
Position Type: Hybrid
Hybrid Schedule: Onsite 1 day per week
Contract Length: Long-term with annual extensions

Position Overview:
The PMO Project Portfolio Manager provides expert guidance to executive stakeholders by assessing complex business and technical challenges and recommending effective, standards-based solutions. This role leverages deep expertise in project portfolio management, consulting, and data-driven analysis to improve processes, technologies, and delivery outcomes across the organization.

Required Skills:

  • 10+ years of project management experience leading and managing complex initiatives

  • Strong experience in data analysis and reporting to support executive decision-making

  • Strong experience applying project management methodologies aligned with PMBOK, preferably Waterfall or Kanban

  • Proficient experience using the ServiceNow platform for project, portfolio, or workflow management

  • Proficient experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

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

  • Advise and guide executive-level stakeholders using industry standards and best practices within the assigned area of specialization

  • Consult with leadership to define business needs or problems and determine appropriate evaluation approaches

  • Conduct research, studies, audits, and surveys to gather qualitative and quantitative data

  • Analyze data to identify obstacles, risks, and improvement opportunities across portfolios and initiatives

  • Develop and recommend business and technical solutions, including process changes, alternative methods, or service redesigns

  • Provide strategic recommendations and decision support to senior leaders and department heads

  • Apply project management methodologies (PMBOK), with emphasis on Waterfall and Kanban approaches

  • Produce clear, executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations using Excel and PowerPoint

  • Utilize ServiceNow to support portfolio tracking, reporting, and workflow management

  • Mentor and provide guidance to staff and leadership on portfolio, process, and governance best practices

  • Operate independently as a self-starter while maintaining strong attention to detail and accountability

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