PMO Project Manager

Job Summary (Commonwealth of PA 2 - PTC - PMO Project Manager - SAP S/4HANA Initiative) - Role: Project Manager for enterprise-wide SAP S/4HANA enhancement (Wave 2) for PA Turnpike Commission (PTC) - Work Arrangement: Remote, with one week/month onsite in Middletown, PA, plus additional in-person sessions as required - Contract Duration: 12/07/2026 – 06/30/2027 - Working Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. - Compensation: $80/hr W2 OR $90/hr 1099/C2C Key Responsibilities: - Manage and coordinate internal/external staff across multiple complex IT projects - Develop and maintain project management artifacts per PA Turnpike standards - Build and manage integrated project plans, schedules, and critical paths - Estimate and monitor project budgets and cost plans throughout lifecycle - Plan and schedule resources, ensuring proper allocation and availability - Forecast and manage resource capacity in a dynamic environment - Establish and enforce project governance frameworks (roles, responsibilities, escalation, decision-making) - Define and refine project scope with business owners and analysts - Oversee full project lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closing - Conduct lessons learned sessions and identify process improvements - Act as primary liaison among technology staff, business owners, sponsors, vendors, and stakeholders - Coordinate activities and dependencies with System Integrator Project Managers - Manage all project documentation, including sign-offs - Adhere to PA Turnpike PMO Playbook and standards Required Skills & Experience: - Minimum 10 years’ experience in project management (integration, scope, schedule, vendor, risk) - Proven experience managing vendors in both on-premise and cloud environments - Demonstrated success managing large-scale, multi-year Enterprise Business Solutions (especially SAP/ERP projects) - PMP Certification required - Strong leadership, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills - Expertise in MS Project/MS Project Online for creating and maintaining integrated project plans - Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills SAP & Integration Environment: - SAP S/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud, Business Data Cloud, BTP, Datasphere, SSAM - Integrations with: SmartDocs, SAP SuccessFactors, OnBase, AgileAssets, ServiceNow, Qlik Sense, Board, Dynamics 365, Kahua, financial institutions, benefit providers, and Commonwealth systems Other Requirements: - Must attend onsite orientation in Middletown, PA (no reimbursement for travel within 3-hour commute) - Must provide ePATCH and National Criminal Background Checks prior to engagement - Must sign PA Turnpike Acceptable Use, NDA, and other onboarding agreements - Must maintain professional appearance, use cameras during meetings, and be available for onsite emergencies within 3 hours - Responsible for PA Turnpike-issued equipment and compliance with all IT and security policies - Overtime requires prior approval Summary: This role requires a highly skilled, experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver a large, complex SAP S/4HANA enhancement initiative for the PA Turnpike. The position involves remote work with regular onsite presence, extensive stakeholder coordination, strong governance, and the ability to manage multi-faceted technical and business project streams. PMP certification, deep SAP project experience, and excellent organizational and communication skills are essential.