Senior Technical Business Lead

Title: Senior Technical Business Lead
Duration: 8+ Months
Location: Harrisburg, PA – Hybrid
Interview: Web Cam

Notes:
***This requisition will feature first round interviews via Teams.
*** ***This requisition's current PO is funded through 6/30/27, so use that date in the RTR. Contract end date is dependent on the final schedule and projected needs. Historically additional funding should then last a year and occur from 7/1/27- 6/30/28.
*** ***It would be best if this individual resides within Harrisburg or surrounding areas. This position is a hybrid position. The position is expected to report to the PEMA Headquarter building (1310 Elmerton Ave, Harrisburg, PA 17110) at least 2-3 times a week. Flexibility as needed.***

Job Description:
The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and Office of State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) are looking for a Senior Technical Business Lead with strong communication skills, and expert knowledge of the Application Development lifecycle, as well as experience in DevOps. This position is a crucial role in bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions within PEMA/OSFC organizations.

The Candidate will be responsible for: Plan and coordinate daily stand up with development team. Working directly with PEMA/OSFC Section Management to solve IT Business solution needs and problems. Collaborating with the PEMA/OSFC Application team to identify and fix technical problems. Provide and lead Incident Management & Change Management for PEMA/OSFC Application support team. Provide weekly status updates on development teams project, task, and initiatives Responsible for application inventory, application support documentation & organization of PEMA/OSFC application portfolio Review specification business requirements and collaborate with the team on development level of effort estimations for requirements. Involved in adopting COTS products for PEMA/OSFC

Desired Experience/Skills:

• DevOps experience
• Familiar with the SCRUM/iterative/waterfall development.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ITSM. Including Remedy & ServiceNow
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to understand client requirements
• IT Project Management
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• The ability to build good relationships with clients and colleagues.
• The ability to gather and interpret data.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• A broad knowledge of technologies and applications.
• The ability to explain ideas clearly to technical and non-technical staff.
• A knowledge of industry quality standards, legislation, and best practice.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines.
• A flexible and adaptable approach.
• A commitment to keep up to date with technology.
• Gather tasks and requirements with security and accessibility in mind
• Experience with modernization project

Required Skills:

• DevOps experience
• Familiar with the SCRUM/iterative/waterfall development
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical, and communication skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to understand client requirements
• IT Project Management
• Experience with ITSM. Including Remedy & ServiceNow
• The ability to build good relationships with clients and colleagues
• The ability to gather and interpret data
• Excellent presentation skills
• A broad knowledge of technologies and applications
• The ability to explain ideas clearly to technical and non-technical staff
• A knowledge of industry quality standards, legislation, and best practice
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines
• A flexible and adaptable approach
• A commitment to keep up to date with technology
• Gather tasks and requirements with security and accessibility in mind
• Experience with modernization project - Desired