Program Manager - Columbus, OH - F2F Interview - Locals Only

Lambdanets Services LLC; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Ohio is seeking a Program Manager 4 (PM4) to cover a PM on leave, managing a portfolio of IT projects with strong vendor oversight and procurement elements. The role is hybrid with a TBD schedule and onsite presence at 2045 Morse Rd., Columbus, OH. An in-person interview is required in Columbus, Ohio.

You will drive projects from initiation through closure while maintaining schedule, scope, budget and quality, ensuring operational continuity during the backfill period.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio & Project Delivery: Manage and track multiple IT projects against plans, milestones, and deliverables.
• Vendor & Procurement Management: Oversee vendor performance, contractual obligations, and procurement processes.
• Stakeholder & Team Alignment: Be the primary contact for project communications and cross-functional alignment.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify risks and dependencies; develop mitigation strategies.
• Scope & Baseline Control: Manage scope changes and adjust timelines/resources as needed.
• Governance & Reporting: Provide regular status reports on budget, schedule, and risks.
• Process Compliance: Ensure adherence to Ohio IT governance, security and quality standards.

Job description

Program Manager

Client: State of OHLocation: Hybrid role with schedule TBD. Onsite location: 2045 Morse Rd., Bldg. I-2 Columbus, OH 43229Duration: 6+months

In person Interview

• - Candidate must be able to attend in-person interview at Columbus, Ohio.

The Program Manager 4 (PM4) will serve as a temporary contract project manager to provide coverage and backfill for an internal Project Manager on leave. The candidate will manage an active portfolio of concurrent IT projects, with a heavy emphasis on vendor oversight, procurement-involved initiatives, and solution delivery across internal business units. The primary responsibility of the PM4 is to drive projects from initiation through closure, maintaining schedule, scope, budget, and quality requirements while ensuring smooth operational continuity during the backfill period.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio & Project Delivery: Manage and track progress for multiple concurrent IT projects against established project plans, milestones, and deliverables.
• Vendor & Procurement Management: Oversee vendor performance, contractual compliance, and deliverables on vendor-led IT initiatives. Interface with software/hardware suppliers and internal procurement channels.
• Stakeholder & Team Alignment: Serve as the primary point of contact for project-related communications, balancing workloads across cross-functional teams and aligning deliverables with business goals.
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify project risks and technical dependencies. Formulate actionable mitigation strategies and resolve issues with sensitivity and tact.
• Scope & Baseline Control: Manage project scope changes, obtain necessary approvals, and adjust project timelines or resource estimates as needed.
• Governance & Reporting: Deliver regular status reports to leadership, team leads, and key stakeholders outlining budget health, schedule tracking, accomplishments, and upcoming risks.
• Process Compliance: Ensure all projects adhere to State of Ohio IT governance, security standards, quality standards, and baseline project management templates.