Enterprise Modernization Manager (IT Manager 1)

State of Ohio; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Ohio's Office of Information Services seeks an Enterprise Modernization Manager to lead enterprise architecture efforts, guide modernization priorities, and shape agency-wide strategies around AI, automation, and data analytics.

You'll collaborate with architects, managers, and business leaders in a matrix environment, evaluate emerging technologies, and ensure solutions align with business goals while advancing intelligent automation across programs.

Qualifications

• Extensive enterprise architecture and modernization experience.
• Strong background in AI, automation, and data analytics.
• Experience with RPA and cloud modernization is preferred.
• Ability to lead in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural guidance on enterprise information systems strategy and AI initiatives.
• Consult with executives and managers on information systems planning and data strategy.
• Lead development of architecture artifacts, standards, and roadmaps.
• Apply EA principles to high-level analysis, design, and implementation.
• Analyze market trends in AI, data platforms, and automation with leadership.
• Contribute to RFP architecture input and governance for modernization efforts.
• Advise on technology options, risks, and cost-benefit impacts.
• Oversee staff and drive automation projects including RPA and AI solutions.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and share knowledge internally.

Skills

Information Technology

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Enterprise Modernization Manager (IT Manager 1)

Organization: Job & Family Services

Compensation: $48.93

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: Exempt from union

Primary Job Skill: Information Technology

Position Number: 20102062

Who We Are

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

• Cash and Food Assistance
• Employment Services and Workforce Development
• Unemployment Insurance
• Adult Protective Services
• Child Support

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 every day.

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‑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 Will Do

The Enterprise Modernization Manager serves as a strategic advisor and technical leader within the Innovative Services and Solutions pillar of OIS. This position is part of the Enterprise Architecture team, which guides the agency’s long ‑ range technology direction and ensures that solutions are aligned with business goals, modernization priorities, and emerging capabilities.

Working in a collaborative, matrixed environment, the Enterprise Modernization Manager partners closely with enterprise architects, business relationship managers, technical specialists, and business leaders to evaluate new technologies, define enterprise standards, and shape agency wide strategies—especially in the areas of enterprise modernization, Agentic AI, automation (including RPA) and data analytics. The team’s work plays a central role in advancing ODJFS’s ability to leverage intelligent automation, improve service delivery, and support data driven decision making across all program areas.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems at scale, influencing enterprise technology direction, and helping the organization responsibly adopt innovative technologies such as AI, machine learning, and automated digital workflows.

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Provide technical advice and recommendations to the OIS Chief Architect, OIS Administrators, and agency executives on enterprise information systems strategy, enterprise modernization, and AI initiatives.
• Serve as a consultant to executives, managers, and line ‑ of ‑ business customers on information systems analysis, planning, enterprise data strategy, and emerging technology opportunities.
• Lead and conduct development and maintenance of enterprise architecture work efforts and produce architecture artifacts, standards, and roadmaps to guide enterprise solution design.
• Apply enterprise architecture principles to conduct high ‑ level enterprise analysis, design, planning, and implementation activities.
• Analyze technology market trends, especially in AI, data platforms, and automation, and provide research ‑ based recommendations to leadership.
• Provide architecture input for RFP’s and contribute actively to evaluating RFPs for modernization initiatives and provide architectural and design governance for enterprise modernization efforts.
• Assess business needs and priorities and advise stakeholders on technology options, risks, cost ‑ benefit considerations, and impacts to enterprise systems.
• Supervises assigned staff and provides directions to implement automation projects that include RPA and AI solutions
• Keep current with emerging technologies, conduct informal learning sessions and provide technical presentations for the organization

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following

• Enterprise Architecture and/or Solution Architecture proficiency.
• Solution Design and Application Integration experience.
• Leading Cloud Modernization efforts and providing enterprise architecture governance.
• Evaluating solicitations like RFP, RFQ for cloud modernizations and/or AI implementations and experience providing architecture input.
• Solid understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts and experience preferred.

Location

This position will be headquartered in an ODJFS Facility in one of the following cities - Columbus, Akron, or Dayton. This determination will take into account the proximity to the applicant's home address.

James A. Rhodes State Officer Tower - 30 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Akron - 172 S. Broadway Street, Akron, OH 44308

Dayton - 6680 Poe Avenue, Dayton, OH 45414

Travel

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

Pay Information

Starting salary for non-state employees will be the Step 1 of pay range 35. The current pay table can be found here: OCSEA Pay Schedule

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.

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Selection Priority Notice

Current employees of ODJFS in the OCSEA union have selection rights before all other applicants. Applications from all other candidates will only be considered if an internal OCSEA applicant is not selected for this position.

Background check information

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

Why Work For The State Of Ohio

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.

Qualifications

8 1/2 years (102 mos.) exp. commensurate with job duties to be performed & knowledges & skills required as outlined in approved position description on file for position to be filled as advertised in job posting 18 months exp. in performing project management functions as defined in series purpose.

• Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in computer science, or completion of undergraduate core coursework in any academic major which included at least one course in each of the following: advanced-level computer programming language (for example, COBOL, Delphi, Java, Powerbuilder, Visual Basic, Pl 1, SAS PCS, Pacbase, Full Visual Suite, Designer 2000, Developer 2000, C, C++, Visual C, ECL, or Visual Studio), logic-based mathematics, data base concepts (for example, Oracle, Microsoft Access, Paradox, Sybase, IMS DB, DB2, Cache, DMS, or RDMS), computer systems analysis & design, & basic data processing concepts additional 6 1/2 years (78 mos.) exp. commensurate with job duties to be performed & knowledges & skills required as outlined in approved position description on file for position to be filled as advertised in job posting. 18 mos. exp. in performing project management functions as defined in series purpose.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Information Technology Supervisor 3, 64119, or equivalent. Or in offices of statewide information technology policy & planning, positions require completion of undergraduate core coursework in computer science, or completion of undergraduate core coursework in any academic major which included at least one course in each of the following: advanced-level programming ...
• Or equivalent of Minimum class qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Information Technology

ADA Statement:

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. If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact [e-mail].

Drug-Free Workplace

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.