Project Manager 2

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Manager, Project Management Office, t he IT Project Manager 2 manages and oversees complex projects, involving internal and external entities, covering all phases of project management. The role includes direct coordination with senior executives, local political entities (county, city), and other stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes. This position emphasizes compliance, risk management, procurement processes, and delivering project deliverables on time and within scope. The IT Project Manager 2 also handles escalations, resource allocation, and complex project issues across organizations and agencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage Complex Projects: Leads high-level projects involving external agencies/entities and manages coordination between various stakeholders. Ensures compliance with policies, timelines, and escalates issues when needed.
• Define Project Requirements: Establishes clear project deliverables, timelines, and quality standards. Evaluates and mitigates risks to maintain project momentum.
• Stakeholder Management: Interviews and regularly consults with stakeholders, including senior executives and local political entities, to ensure their needs are met. Acts as the liaison between internal teams and external agencies.
• Resource and Budget Management: Oversees resource allocation and budgeting for projects. Assists in procurement processes, including bid evaluation and contract negotiations.
• Risk Mitigation and Problem-Solving: Identifies, evaluates, and proactively addresses project risks. Develops innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Supervision: Provides direction and supervision to professional, technical, and/or administrative staff assigned to the project.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, computer science/information technology, or a related field.
• Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent.

Experience

• Required: Minimum of 3 years of project management experience, including managing complex projects with multi-phase implementation and experience in leading projects that involve external agencies/entities.
• Preferred: 12 months experience in budgeting, cost projection, and managing high-value projects. Experience working in public administration or managing projects in a public sector environment is also preferred.