Strategic Technology Project Manager

Posting Start Date:

July 15, 2024

Posting End Date:

July 26, 2024

Position Number:

80006763

Union:

Non-Union

FLSA Status:

Salaried Exempt

Department:

Information Technology

Salary Grade:

E-16

Salary Range:

$78,549.74 - $117,824.62

Employment Type:

Full Time

Building Location*:

Central Office Building, Eastern Regional Office, Western Regional Office

Building Street:

700 S. Eisenhower Boulevard, 251 Flint Hill Road, 2200 North Center Avenue

Building City:

Middletown, King of Prussia, New Stanton

Building State:

Pennsylvania (US-PA)

Building Zip Code:

17057, 19406, 15672

Work Schedule: Flexible Work Options

*This position may report to one of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's offices: Central Office (Middletown), Eastern Regional Office (King of Prussia) or Western Regional Office (New Stanton).

 

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, opened on October 1, 1940, is known as “America’s First Superhighway”!  Our mission is to operate a safe, reliable, customer-valued toll road system that supports national mobility and commerce.  The PTC operates a 565-mile system with over 205 million transactions annually.  Together, we are building the highway of the future.

 

The Commission values its team members and understands the importance of work/life balance to the health, well-being and productivity of its team. Therefore, this position may be eligible for Flexible Work Options* such as:

• Hybrid Work - combination of remote and in-person reporting
• Alternate Work Schedule - flexibility to adjust work schedule length to complete work week in fewer days

*Some options may require completion of probationary period. 

The Commission requires all employees to establish PA residency within 6 months of hire and to maintain PA residency, regardless of Flexible Work Options. 

Job Purpose and Summary

This position is responsible for developing and managing key initiatives and emerging technology projects related to the organization-wide goals of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) and the Information Technology (IT) department’s Technology Vision Roadmap. Work also involves researching and maintaining an awareness of external technology advancements and recommending changes to improve effectiveness of current IT projects/programs. Work is performed with considerable independence and reviewed for attainment of program goals, completion of projects, and overall performance. This position functions as a lead and provides project supervision over other project managers, internal subject matter experts, technical staff, and external consultants.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Manages multiple organization-wide initiatives and projects involving emerging technology. Develops the approach, objectives, and goals; builds and manages a project team; establishes timelines; and manages program and project budgets that support the overall vision and mission of the PTC. 

Researches and stays abreast of external technological market shifts and trends and translates them into opportunities for IT improvements and advancements. Develops recommendations and implements changes to IT’s proactive short-term and long-term plans, goals, and programs to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness. 

Proactively engages technological subject matter experts in high-level solution determination and direction-setting. Routinely interfaces with internal committees to determine priorities, develop project action plans, facilitate approvals, and work across organizational boundaries to deliver project solutions that meet the objectives of those groups. 

Supports strategic planning and execution of multi-year initiatives