Job Description
Join Ohio's premier state agency shaping digital transformation! The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) seeks a dynamic Senior IT Project Manager to lead critical infrastructure modernization initiatives. This high-impact role serves over 50,000 state employees and impacts millions of Ohioans daily. You'll drive agile delivery of enterprise systems while ensuring compliance with state regulations and security protocols. Enjoy competitive benefits, pension plan, and professional development opportunities while serving your community.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project lifecycles for enterprise IT infrastructure upgrades
- Manage cross-functional teams (developers, vendors, stakeholders) using Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Develop project plans, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies for multi-year initiatives
- Ensure compliance with Ohio IT Standards, NIST frameworks, and state security protocols
- Facilitate stakeholder communications across 20+ state agencies
- Monitor project KPIs and report progress to executive leadership
- Coordinate vendor relationships and contract management
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Administration, or related field
- 5+ years experience managing complex IT projects in government/public sector
- PMP, CSM, or PgMP certification required
- Expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies and JIRA/Confluence tools
- Experience with enterprise infrastructure projects (network, cloud, security)
- Knowledge of Ohio state procurement processes and IT governance
- Strong analytical skills with budget management experience ($500k+)
- Excellent written/verbal communication abilities