IT Project Manager 2 - 20038304

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we are seeking a highly skilled IT Project Manager 2 to support the Office of Health Information Systems. This role serves as a key leader in implementing, optimizing, and operating an agile System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and corresponding project management (PM) methodology. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, experienced project manager, and effective collaborator who thrives in a dynamic environment centered on innovation and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will possess an understanding of Epic modules across both clinical and revenue cycle applications to accurately scope project requirements, identify subject matter experts, and allocate the appropriate technical and functional resources needed to drive successful project outcomes. This knowledge ensures alignment between IT delivery teams, clinical stakeholders, and operational leadership throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Supports the administration and continuous improvement of project management standards, policies, and procedures to ensure consistent project delivery and performance.
• Establishes and maintains project management best practices, including frameworks for tracking project performance and consistently utilizing lessons learned.
• Undertakes new projects with increased certainty and consistency by establishing formal project management methodologies.
• Coordinates with existing demand management processes to provide enhanced guidance and support to stakeholders.
• Serves as the agency representative for projects in public forums including focus groups, other state agencies, county agencies, media, federal government, and the legislature.
• Provides project presentations to educate and train end users.
• Serves as an Information Technology (IT) Project Manager for agency projects, coordinating with vendors and internal teams.
• Determines and evaluates risks that may affect projects, defines specific activities necessary to produce deliverables, evaluates deliverables, and ensures readiness to advance to the next phase.
• Ensures scheduled time frames are met, reports on delivery problems, provides performance data, and offers regular progress updates.
• Determines and evaluates testing, pilot programs, or project phases, addressing problems identified during these processes.
• Selects, manages, and applies appropriate project management processes.
• Facilitates the Epic Governance Structure.
• Prepares documentation to convey complex technical details to clinical providers and Department executives.
• Assists the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with fiscal matters by providing strategic fiscal and budget oversight for the Office of Health Information Systems.
• Determines and allocates resources and assists with budget planning.
• Develops scope, materials, and product criteria; establishes selection criteria; and follows appropriate procurement processes.
• Coordinates proposal reviews, conducts bidder conferences, directs evaluation of bids and proposals, and recommends bid or proposal selections.
• Represents the agency or project to the controlling board.
• Executes contracts and manages procurement documents including requests for proposal, quote, information, and invitations to bid.
• Confers and meets with users, vendors, and section managers to exchange information, resolve technical problems, and coordinate operations.
• Attends management-level meetings, providing expert advice to higher-level leadership.
• Participates in training classes, seminars, and professional development opportunities.
• Serves as the Deputy for the Office of Health Information Systems.
• Conducts trainings and participates in continuous professional development.
• Develops leadership, project management, business process analysis, and performance improvement skills by attending meetings, conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Delivers trainings on project management concepts, processes, and procedures that represent standards and best practices adopted by DBH.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications include one of the following:

• 4 years of experience in project management (i.e., management & development of project/program requirements, design, development, testing/pilot, training & full scale implementation), with experience commensurate with project/program and/or position description on file (e.g., specific human service program area, management information sciences, fiscal); 12 months of experience in budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects.
• Successful completion of 2 years of 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 months of experience in budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects; 12 months of experience in project management (i.e., management & development of project/program requirements, design, development, testing/pilot, training & full scale implementation).
• 12 months of experience as Project Manager 1, 63381 or IT Project Manager 1, 63384.
• Equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Skills

• Project Management Technical Skills: Information Technology, Project Management, Budgeting
• Professional Skills: Collaboration, Strategic Thinking

Benefits

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies.

Pay

$48.93 per hour, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter. This position begins at Step 1 of the pay range schedule (Pay Range 16 on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule).

Schedule

• Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Flexible Schedule)
• Type: Full-time, hourly position exempt from bargaining units

Location

This position is located within our Office of Health Information Systems, headquartered at the James Rhodes State Office Tower, 30 East Broad Street, 27th floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

Unusual Working Conditions

• Extensive travel which may include overnight stay.
• Must provide own transportation if state vehicle is unavailable.
• Overtime may be required including weekends and/or holidays.

Qualifications

• Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted.