PMO Project Manager - Remote

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.