State of Ohio · 1 week ago
Manager, Project Management Office
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expThe State of Ohio is seeking a Manager for their Project Management Office (PMO) within the IT Division. This role involves overseeing project management methodologies, serving as a liaison between stakeholders, and managing complex projects to ensure successful delivery and compliance with policies.
GovernmentOffice Administration
Responsibilities
Oversees the Project Management Office and ensures all phases of project management methodologies and standards are consistently applied across the project portfolio
Ensures PMO processes and procedures are followed; tracks and monitors the portfolio of projects; and drives continuous improvement of portfolio reporting, metrics, and tracking practices
Serves as the primary escalation point for project issues and risks and ensures timely communication and resolution among project managers, stakeholders, and executive leadership
Facilitates escalation, documentation, and tracking of project issues and risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are identified and implemented
Acts as a supporting member and committee secretary for the IT Governance Committee
Serves as Project Manager for assigned complex, high-value, or high-risk projects, including projects with multiple phases, sub-projects, or external stakeholders
Defines project scope, requirements, deliverables, quality standards, timelines, and success criteria
Leads stakeholder identification and engagement efforts; interviews stakeholders to determine needs, expectations, and priorities; and maintains regular communication throughout the project lifecycle
Develops, manages, and monitors project schedules, budgets, and resource allocations; assists in budget planning and cost projections for assigned projects
Identifies, assesses, and mitigates project risks; develops mitigation strategies; and addresses issues that may impact scope, schedule, budget, or quality
Manages and negotiates project changes related to scope, cost, resources, and objectives in accordance with governance processes
Determines when projects should be divided into sub-projects; assigns and oversees sub-project work performed by internal teams or external vendors
Evaluates project deliverables, oversees testing and pilot activities, resolves issues identified during implementation, and ensures readiness to progress through project phases
Assists with procurement activities for assigned projects, including defining scope, establishing selection criteria, coordinating proposal reviews, evaluating bids or proposals, and recommending selections
Represents the agency and project interests during procurement and approval processes, including interactions with oversight or controlling bodies when required
Oversees implementation schedules and ensures resource availability aligns with project demands
Provides regular status updates, reports, and briefings to executive leadership, sponsors, stakeholders, and governance bodies
Attends meetings, conferences, and workshops related to project management, IT governance, and public sector initiatives
Supervises and provides direction to assigned professional, technical, and administrative staff
Fulfills requests and provides oversight for other operational tasks as assigned by the Deputy CIO
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, computer science/information technology, or a related field
5 years' experience in Project Management including managing complex projects with multi-phase implementation and experience in leading projects that involve external agencies/entities
2 years supervisory experience
12 months experience in budgeting, cost projection, and managing high value projects
Comprehensive understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, PMI standards) and process improvement practices within a PMO
Working knowledge of Work Operating Systems (i.e. Monday.com, etc.)
Knowledge of end-to-end project lifecycle execution, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closeout of complex projects
Knowledge of defining project scope, deliverables, success criteria, and performance metrics for assigned projects
Knowledge of stakeholder engagement practices to ensure alignment and effective collaboration
Familiarity with resource planning, budgeting, and cost projection in high-value project environments
Knowledge of hands-on resource allocation, budget management, and change management related to scope, schedule, and cost
Understanding of public sector operations, including regulatory, compliance, procurement, and project governance processes
Proficiency in IT systems and tools relevant to project management in a public sector environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex information to executives, stakeholders, and project teams
Skill in leading project meetings, status reviews, and executive briefings for actively managed projects
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to guide cross-functional teams, resolve conflicts, and foster collaboration
Advanced skills in defining requirements, managing multi-phase implementations, and overseeing project deliverables
Skill in developing and maintaining project schedules, managing dependencies, and controlling scope, cost, and quality
Creative problem-solving and analytical skills to evaluate risks and implement mitigation strategies
Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail
Skill in maintaining comprehensive project documentation, budgets, schedules, and risk logs for assigned projects
Ability to lead complex, high-visibility projects, including those involving external agencies or vendors
Ability to assume full accountability for assigned projects from initiation through closeout
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks and resolve escalated issues impacting project outcomes
Ability to make timely decisions to address issues affecting scope, schedule, budget, or quality
Ability to act as a liaison among project sponsors, stakeholders, and governance bodies while maintaining alignment throughout the project lifecycle
Personal computer, Microsoft Office 365 – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Preferred
Master's degree in business administration, public administration, computer science/information technology, or a related field
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification and/or Agile Certifications (e.g. Scrum Master, Product Owner)
Experience working in public administration or managing projects in a public sector environment
Company
State of Ohio
State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – is a privilege to serve families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Beverlyn Johns, MS
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Holly Drake
State Chief Information Security Officer
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