Project Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania

Project Specialist jobs in Pennsylvania concentrate in healthcare systems, financial services, government contracting, and energy infrastructure, with steady demand from entry-level coordinators through senior program leads. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg anchor the bulk of openings, where established employers like UPMC, Comcast, and Highmark Health consistently staff project specialist roles across IT, operations, and compliance. Demand is strongest for specialists with experience in process improvement, regulatory project management, and systems implementation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles36
Top employerUnited States Steel
Top cityPittsburgh, PA
Cities hiring25
Work type50% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Project Management Specialist (General Project Mgmt)
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Project Management Specialist (General Project Mgmt)
Boeing
Ridley Park, Pennsylvania
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$127k - $212k/yr
10,000+

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Physical Security Project Specialist
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Physical Security Project Specialist
Ryder System
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$85k - $95k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business

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Project Controls Specialist
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Project Controls Specialist
United States Steel
Braddock, Pennsylvania
Business Operations
Consulting & Professional Services
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in construction management
10,000+

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Project and Data Specialist
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Project and Data Specialist
UPMC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Business Operations
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Sales
$20.53 - $32.01/hr
Remote (US)
Associate's degree
10,000+

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Capital Project Sales Specialist
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Capital Project Sales Specialist
OmniCable
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Business Development
Customer Service
Customer Success
$100k - $125k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Project Specialist Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Pittsburgh
6 jobs
Harrisburg
3 jobs
Philadelphia
3 jobs
York
2 jobs
Allentown
2 jobs
Berwick
1 job
Bristol
1 job
Holland
1 job
Braddock
1 job

Project Specialist Job Market in Pennsylvania

A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

United States Steel2 open roles
GSK1 open role
SLB1 open role

What Pennsylvania Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project specialist jobs across Pennsylvania.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, project management, or a related field required
  • PMP certification or active enrollment in a PMI-recognized program preferred
  • Two or more years of experience coordinating projects within a structured PMO environment
  • Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Smartsheet
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional stakeholder reporting
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent project timelines within budget constraints

Project Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project specialist in Pennsylvania?

Most Pennsylvania employers require a bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, or a directly related field as the foundation. Pennsylvania does not issue a state-specific license for project specialists, but the Project Management Professional certification from PMI is widely expected at mid-level roles, and many Philadelphia and Pittsburgh employers list it as a preferred or required credential. Gaining experience in a coordinator or analyst role first is the most common entry path.

Which companies hire project specialists in Pennsylvania?

Employers hiring project specialists in Pennsylvania right now include United States Steel, GSK, and SLB, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of large hospital networks, insurance carriers, and defense contractors means project specialist demand is consistent year-round across both the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh metros.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most project specialist jobs?

Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia have the most project specialist openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia leads because of its dense cluster of health systems, financial institutions, and corporate headquarters, while Pittsburgh's strength in technology, healthcare, and energy drives demand there, and Harrisburg's government agencies and consulting firms generate steady openings in the state capital region.

Are there remote project specialist jobs in Pennsylvania?

Yes, and more than most fields, because project specialist work is largely desk-based and document-driven. About 80% of project specialist openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how well the role translates to distributed team environments. Roles focused on software implementation, process documentation, and compliance reporting tend to offer the most remote flexibility.

How can I get hired as a project specialist in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a project coordinator or program assistant role first, then building toward specialist titles. Large Pennsylvania employers like UPMC, Jefferson Health, and Highmark Health run structured associate and rotational programs that accept candidates without direct project management experience. A completed CAPM certification from PMI, a portfolio of academic or volunteer-managed projects, or lateral experience in operations, clinical coordination, or IT support makes a candidate competitive for these roles.

Where can I find and apply to project specialist jobs in Pennsylvania?

You can find and apply to project specialist jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level, location preference, and industry focus, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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