Project Manager

Background

The Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) is a bipartisan, bicameral legislative service agency of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. The committee membership consists of six senators and six representatives, with equal representation from both political parties. The committee appoints an Executive Director, who in turn hires staff to conduct research projects, program evaluation, and performance audits to meet legislative or other statutorily required studies as directed by the committee. In completing these projects, the staff conducts a wide range of research activities about the operation and performance of state-funded programs and agencies. All work is conducted in a non-partisan and independent manner, which closely follows generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS). The LBFC is looking for interested and qualified applicants to fill the position of Project Manager.

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Project Manager to lead projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in project management, leadership, and have experience in policy/program evaluation. This role requires exceptional leadership skills, excellent communication and presentation abilities, and a keen understanding of GAGAS. The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing project planning, execution, and report presentation while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Duties

• Lead project teams through the entire project management lifecycle, ensuring adherence to timelines.
• Develop comprehensive project plans that outline scope, objectives, resources, and deliverables.
• Facilitate meetings with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure clear communication throughout the project.
• Implement change management strategies to navigate office project adjustments effectively.
• Utilize tools such Trello, Tableau, and Microsoft Office products, including Teams.
• Ensure compliance with GAO standards.
• Manage and supervise project staff, including conducting annual performance reviews.
• Manage audit risk by identifying potential issues early on and developing mitigation strategies.
• Foster a collaborative team environment through effective team management and conflict resolution.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience working in state government (Pennsylvania preferred).
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. A master’s degree or other professional certification is highly preferred. Preference for coursework in the fields of public or governmental administration, business administration or management, accounting and auditing, program evaluation, public finance, economics, journalism, political science, law, policy analysis, and similar fields.
• Candidates must have a minimum of three years’ work experience involving administration, management, auditing (preferably performance auditing), accounting, research, writing, program evaluation, budgeting, personnel management, or similar work.

Other Information

• Starting salary of $95,000, but negotiable upwards for relevant experience, education, and skills.
• Excellent health benefits and generous leave available. Hybrid work policy.
• If interested, contact Deputy Executive Director Stevi Sprenkle at ssprenkle@palbfc.gov with a cover letter and resume with the subject line "Project Manager Application."