IT Project/Program/Portfolio Manager

Job Description

Job Title: IT Project/Program/Portfolio Manager

Job ID: 801810 - 100% Onsite

Client: State of Ohio - HFA (Ohio Housing Finance Agency)

Closing Date: 05/08/2026 at 4.00 PM

Senior Project Manager (IT Focus)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (Sr. PM) to support our agency in establishing strong project governance, managing a diverse project portfolio, and driving the successful delivery of key initiatives. This role will operate as both a strategic leader and hands-on project manager, with a strong emphasis on IT-related projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Governance & Standards

Develop and implement project governance frameworks, policies, and best practices.

Establish standardized methodologies, templates, and reporting processes (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).

Ensure compliance with governance standards across all projects.

Recommend improvements to enhance project delivery maturity.

2. Portfolio Management

Oversee and administer the agency’s project portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.

Support prioritization, resource allocation, and capacity planning.

Provide portfolio-level reporting and insights to leadership.

Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities across projects.

3. Requirements Gathering & Project Initiation

Lead requirements elicitation efforts for backlog projects (stakeholder interviews, workshops, documentation).

Translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements and project plans.

Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to define scope and objectives.

4. Project Delivery & Execution

Directly manage several projects simultaneously, ensuring:

On-time delivery

Budget adherence

Scope and quality control

Apply strong IT project management practices (software development, infrastructure, systems integration, etc.).

Proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues.

5. Leadership & Team Support

Serve as a senior resource and mentor to other project managers.

Provide guidance, troubleshooting, and best practices support.

Foster a collaborative and accountable project management culture.

6. Executive Reporting & Communication

Prepare and deliver clear, concise reports and presentations for the CIO and executive leadership.

Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations effectively.

Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders at all levels.

Required Qualifications

8+ years of project management experience, with a strong focus on IT projects.

Demonstrated experience with:

Project governance frameworks

Portfolio management

Requirements gathering and stakeholder engagement

Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Experience working with or reporting to executive leadership (CIO, executives).

Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (PMBOK, Agile, Scrum, Hybrid).

Excellent communication, facilitation, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification.

Experience in government or public sector environments.

Familiarity with PPM tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, ServiceNow).

Experience building or improving PMOs or governance frameworks.

Full-time