Project Portfolio Manager (PMO) - 26-01281

Job Title: Project Portfolio Manager (PMO)

Location: Harrisburg, PA 17120

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 1 day onsite per week

Duration: 5 months (with possible extension)

Note: Local candidates only – Must reside within 1 hour of Harrisburg, PA

Position Overview

"Navitas Partners, LLC" is seeking an experienced Project Portfolio Manager to support a PMO environment within a government-focused organization. This role requires strong consulting experience, the ability to engage executive-level stakeholders, and hands-on expertise in project portfolio management, data analysis, and enterprise platforms.

The ideal candidate brings a combination of business consulting, system integration, and technology expertise, along with proven experience advising leadership on complex business and technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance to executive-level stakeholders using industry standards and best practices

• Consult with leadership to define business needs, identify challenges, and recommend effective solutions

• Conduct audits, studies, and surveys to gather data and analyze organizational or technical obstacles

• Perform detailed data analysis to support decision-making and portfolio prioritization

• Recommend improvements to processes, systems, and methodologies based on findings

• Advise department heads on alternative approaches and optimal solutions

• Support and mentor agency personnel and leadership teams

• Deliver reporting and insights through clear documentation and presentations

• Apply PMBOK-based project management methodologies, including Waterfall or Kanban

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience

• Strong experience in data analysis and reporting

• Extensive experience providing consulting services to governmental entities

• Proficiency with ServiceNow platform

• Strong knowledge of PMBOK methodologies (Waterfall or Kanban preferred)

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite , especially Excel and PowerPoint

• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or CAPM certification (highly desired, not required)

• Prior experience in PMO or portfolio management environments

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

For more details reach at [email protected]

About Navitas Partners, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing Technical / IT staffing firms in the US providing services to numerous clients. We offer the most competitive pay for every position. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.