IT Project Manager 2 - 20038304

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is seeking an IT Project Manager 2 to lead and coordinate projects within the Office of Health Information Systems, focusing on agile SDLC and governance. The role requires strategic thinking, strong collaboration, and extensive IT project management experience.

The position is based in Columbus, OH, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, procurement, and stakeholder communications. Compensation includes an hourly pay scale and exempt status.

Qualifications

• 4 yrs. exp. in project management (requirements, design, development, testing, training, full scale implementation) commensurate with the position.
• 12 mos. exp. in budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects.

Responsibilities

• Supports the administration and continuous improvement of project management standards, policies, and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains project management best practices, including tracking frameworks.
• Coordinates with existing demand management processes to provide enhanced guidance and support to stakeholders.
• Represents the agency for projects in public forums and provides project presentations to educate end users.

Skills

Project Management

Budgeting

Information Technology

Collaboration

Strategic Thinking

Job description

Job Description - IT Project Manager 2 - 20038304 (260005SL)

Organization

Behavioral Health

Agency Contact Name and Information : Human Resources

Unposting Date

Aug 25, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

James A Rhodes Office Tower 27 30 East Broad Street 27th Floor Columbus 43215

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $48.93 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Union : Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Project Management

Technical Skills : Budgeting, Information Technology, Project Management

Professional Skills : Collaboration, Strategic Thinking

Agency Overview

IT Project Manager 2

Who we are:

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, Ohio.

DBH Values:

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.

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 that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.

Job Description

What you’ll do at DBH:

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is 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 also possess anunderstanding of Epic modules across both clinical and revenue cycle applications toaccurately scope project requirements, identify subject matter experts, and allocate the appropriate technical and functional resourcesneeded 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.

Key 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.

Governance and Communication

• Facilitates the Epic Governance Structure.
• Prepares documentation to convey complex technical details to clinical providers and Department executives.

Fiscal and Procurement Responsibilities

• 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.

Collaboration and Leadership

• 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.

Training and Professional Development

• 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.

This is an hourly position and is exempt from the bargaining units,with a pay range of 16 on the on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule . Normal working hours are Monday through Friday,8:00am to 5:00pm (Flexible Schedule). 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.

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Additional Salary / Appointment Information:

This is an unclassified position, and as such, serves at the pleasure of the Director of DBH.

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

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.

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 &/or holidays.

Primary Job Skills: Project Management

Technical Skills: Information Technology,Project Management, Budgeting

Professional Skills: Collaboration, Strategic Thinking

Required Educational Transcripts

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. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Background Check Notice

The final candidate selected for this 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.

Rule 5122-7-21, “Background check on applicants,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator at [e-mail] or 614-466-8884.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this classification will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.

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.

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.