IT Portfolio Management Administrator (IT Project Mgr 3)

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

Public Assistance

Workforce Development

Unemployment Insurance

Adult Protective Services

Child Support

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world!

Guiding Principles

We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.

We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.

We get better at what we do everyday.

The ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following\:

OPTION 1:

5 years experience 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);

AND

12 months experience in budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects

Option 2:

Successful completion of 2 years 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

AND

12 months experience in budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects;

AND

24 months experience in project management (i.e., management & development of project/program requirements, design, development, testing/pilot, training & full scale implementation).

Option 3\:

12 months experience. as Project Manager 2, 63382 or IT Project Manager 2, 63385.

Or

Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Tips For Your Application

When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.

Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohio’s E1 Pay Schedule, Pay Range 17. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $50.09 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.

Pay Range 17

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Hourly

$50.09

$52.85

$55.81

$58.88

$62.19

$65.66

Annual

$104,187

$109,928

$116,085

$122,470

$129,355

$136,573

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 months

54 Months

Telework & Work-From-Home

All positions at ODJFS are in-office positions. We are currently migrating from remote work to in-office work. Should you be invited for an interview or assessment, please inquire at that time if this is an in-office position or a currently/temporarily remote position.

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.

Office of Information Services

The Office of Information Services (OIS) works to support the business functions and the delivery of health, human, and employment services through the application of information technology. OIS supports the delivery of programs to millions of recipients through the development and round-the-clock operation of automated information systems. Due to the number of end-users and technologies supported, OIS is one of the largest and most complex IT organizations within Ohio state government. Learn more about the Office by visiting the ODJFS OIS webpage.

What You’ll Do

The Portfolio Management Administrator is the senior manager for the Portfolio Management team and will oversee two direct reports, the Enterprise & Services Manager and the Employment Resources Manager who both supervise teams of IT Project Managers.

As a senior leader in the organization, the ideal candidate will have previous experience in portfolio management and project management principles and techniques.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Leads a team of two IT Managers and sixteen Project Managers to manage IT projects across eleven lines of business within the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

Guides project managers as they work with their project team to deliver desired IT outcomes to project sponsors.

Identifies and escalates risks, issues or business concerns to executive leadership.

Assists team members with identification of projects barriers and resolutions.

Ensures projects are properly moved through the established governance process.

Plays a key role in change management.

Serves on governance committees.

Helps formulate technology policy and procedures.

Advises executive leadership on the health of the portfolio.

Schedule\: 8 hour shift, between 7am-6pm as determined in consultation with supervisor, Monday through Friday. This position will be required to work outside normal work hours and scheduled shift in the event of emergencies and service outages.

Travel\: No regular travel expected. This is an in office position and reports to the State Office Tower 5 days a week.

PN(s)\: 20041034

ADA Notice

If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact

Background check information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require drug testing and/or fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration.

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.

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.