Hiring: Communications Project Manager Company: Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Location: Middletown, PA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 14:20:25 Target Skills & Keywords : Project Management About the job Required Skills: •Manages, plans, and provides guidance and creative direction to staff in their assigned project communications unit to also include supervision, performance management, delegation of work assignments, and review of work product. •Manages and supervises staff in the development and execution of assigned programs such as the PTC’s digital communications program, internal communications program, and/or the marketing program to ensure information is strategic, proactive, creative, accurate, and up to date. •Develops recommendations and implements changes to proactive short-term and long-term plans, goals, and programs for the communications unit to improve overall effectiveness. •Manages a variety of multifaceted projects simultaneously. Develops communications plans, including scope documents, project briefs, creative briefs, project timelines and deliverables. Manages post-project evaluation and feedback processes. •Develops strategies for mitigating potential risks, identifying improvement areas, and implementing adjustments to PTC communications strategies where necessary. •Manages communication of project updates, progress, and milestones to the project team. Coordinates communication efforts involving other PTC departments. •Implements projects and programs working with applicable marketing, web, social media, and public relations platforms to ensure customers and stakeholders remain informed about PTC projects, promotions, news, etc. •Assists with crisis communication planning and response for events that happen outside of the PTC but impact internal staff; ensures timely, accurate dissemination of information. Qualifications: •Nine (9) years of experience in communications, journalism, public relations, or advertising •OR Five (5) years of experience in communications, journalism, public relations, or advertising •AND a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, advertising or a related field. •Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be accepted. •Three (3) of the years of experience must have been in a supervisory capacity. •Possession of a valid driver’s license. Must obtain and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license within six (6) months of employment. •Required Work Sample: Communications Plan •The communications plan should be uploaded under the "Documents - Other" section of the Candidate Profile.  Applications submitted without the required communications plan will not be considered complete. •Problem Solving/Analysis Presentation Skills Decision Making and Independent Judgment Creativity Teamwork Orientation Active Listening Organizational Skills Quality Control Project Management Risk Taking Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!