Project Manager 2 (Bureau Chief, Family Support Operations)

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.

The Ohio Department of Children and Youth does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.

All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. Attachments will not be considered as part of your application.

Selection devices such as a structured interview, proficiency instrument, and/or assessment may be required for this position. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency with a passing score of applicable selection device to be considered for this position. Regardless of a passing or failing score, all results will be maintained for 6 months. Applicant with a passing score will be retained and utilized for a 6-month period. Applicant with a failing score in the same position may not re-take the same selection device for a 6-month period.

Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation or in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver’s license.

About us

Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs. At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work! To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at Department of Children and Youth Ohio.gov.

Location Requirements

DCY’s core hours of operation are Mon-Fri from 8\:00am to 5\:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DCY divisions. Employees may begin as early as 7\:00am & as late as 9\:00am, based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space.

We’re looking for an experienced IT and children services leader to oversee the development, implementation, and ongoing support of critical technology systems that power child welfare programs across the state. In this role, you’ll act as both a technical administrator and a key liaison between program staff, IT teams, leadership, and external partners. You’ll play a central role in ensuring systems effectively support programs like family support services, foster care, adoption, and young adult services.

What You’ll Do

Lead the day-to-day operations and long-term strategy for major automated systems, including Ohio SACWIS, Comprehensive Child Welfare Information Systems (CCWIS) and related platforms

Oversee the full system lifecycle—from planning and development through implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement

Translate program needs into technical solutions by working closely with stakeholders across program areas, IT, and leadership

Ensure systems comply with state and federal regulations, including Ohio Administrative Code requirements

Guide system-related projects, managing scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and vendor relationships

Contribute to and help execute the agency’s IT strategic plan to support long-term program goals

Represent the agency in statewide and national initiatives (such as CCWIS), workgroups, and public forums

Develop budgets, cost justifications, and planning documents (including APDs) to secure and manage funding

Support procurement efforts by helping develop RFPs, RFIs, and evaluation criteria for vendors and solutions

Monitor system performance and drive improvements to ensure data integrity, usability, and effectiveness

Engage internal and external stakeholders in planning, implementation and feedback on systems.

Leadership Responsibilities

Supervise and support a team of staff, including assigning work, setting goals, and providing regular feedback

Conduct performance evaluations and support employee development

Foster a collaborative, accountable, and growth-oriented team environment

Handle administrative responsibilities such as leave approvals and disciplinary recommendations when needed

What This Role Is Really Like

This is a highly collaborative and strategic role that sits at the intersection of technology and public service. You’ll spend a lot of time coordinating across teams, solving complex system and process challenges, and balancing competing priorities. Success in this position requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to navigate both technical and programmatic needs in a highly regulated environment.

Pay Information

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based on collective bargaining and legislative activity, there may be cost of living increases awarded annually. Additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 months

54 Months

66 Months

78 Months

Pay Range

Exempt 16

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Hourly

$47.50

$50.15

$52.90

$55.88

$58.94

$62.31

$64.87

$67.90

Annual

$98,800

$104,312

$110,032

$116,230

$122,595

$129,605

$134,930

$141,232

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

4 yrs. exp. in project management (i.e., management & development of project/program requirements, design, development, testing/pilot, training & full scale implementation), with experience to be commensurate with project/program &/or position description on file (e.g., specific human service program area, management information sciences, fiscal); 12 mos. exp. in budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects.

-Or successful completion of 2 yrs. post-secondary education majoring in business administration, public administration, computer science/information technology, social science, or health, with major being commensurate with project to be assigned; 12 mos. exp. in budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects; 12 mos. exp. in project management (i.e., management & development of project/program requirements, design, development, testing/pilot, training & full scale implementation).

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Project Manager 1, 63381 or IT Project Manager 1, 63384.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Project Management

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.