Project Manager 1 - PN 20063170

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Ohio is seeking a Project Manager 1 to plan and control technical project development and implementation within the Ohio Adjutant General’s Department.

The role is full-time, based in Columbus at Beightler Armory, with responsibilities in budgeting, scheduling, reporting, and cross-team collaboration to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• 3 yrs exp in project management incl. requirements, design, development, testing, training and full-scale implementation.
• 0
• 12 mos. exp. budgeting & cost projections.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project execution.
• Communicate financial health to leadership.
• Measure performance vs. schedule & budget; analyze change orders.

Skills

Project Management

Budgeting

Change Management

Interpreting Financial Statements

Risk Management

Planning and Development

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Building Trust

Collaboration

Decision Making

Education

2 yrs post-secondary education in business administration / computer science / related field

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment

Tools

PMS (state PM software)

OAKS-CI

Job description

Job Description - Project Manager 1 - PN 20063170 (260006MW)

Organization

Agency Contact Name and Information : Katy Zappia: [e-mail] or [phone]

Unposting Date

Sep 23, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Beightler Armory 2825 W Dublin-Granville Road Columbus 43235-2789

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : Pay Range 15, Step 1: $44.38/hour

Schedule

Full-time

Union : Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Project Management

Technical Skills : Budgeting, Change Management, Interpreting Financial Statements, Risk Management, Planning and Development

Professional Skills : Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Collaboration, Decision Making

Agency Overview

Ready for a career with a purpose impacting the community, the great state of Ohio, and our nation? Join our team with the Ohio Adjutant General’s Department and make a difference facing new challenges and endless opportunities by supporting the Ohio National Guard.

The Ohio Adjutant General’s Department has a long history of supporting the needs of the Ohio National Guard. We serve a mission that enables National Guard members to protect and serve our communities when needed. We’re honored to work alongside many National Guard members and other professionals dedicated to safeguarding the nation.

Job Description

The purpose of the project manager occupation is to manage and/or direct the development and implementation of technical and/or specialized projects to assist management in planning and controlling the various aspects of assigned project(s).

Key Responsibilities

The Project Manager 1 -(Project Controller PM) monitors & controls project execution by:

• Actively managing & tracking all project costs through the state's project management software (PMS)
• Communicates the financial health of projects to the Adjutant General's Department (ADJ) leadership team
• Measures project performance against the schedule & budget & analyzes the financial impact of change orders, supporting the change order process for the broader project team
• Reviews payment processing tasks through OAKS-CI & provides direction to Project Managers regarding any shortfalls
• Tracks & logs project issues & risks; evaluates the effectiveness of mitigation efforts
• Acts as ADJ liaison with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) & outside agencies to increase the overall effectiveness of the State's PMS
• Works with the Design & Project Management (DPM) team to forecast ongoing & future project timelines & needs
• Manages project financial & schedule planning
• Manages project reporting, communication, & closure
• Attends meetings, training sessions, & professional conferences to remain current with industry standards & agency policies

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

To be considered, applicants must submit a complete application through the State of Ohio careers site and clearly describe how their education and/or work experience demonstrates that they meet the minimum qualifications.

3 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.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with the Military with understanding of Federal/State financial splits.
• Previous experience working with OAKs-CI.
• Previous experience with budget, tracking cost, and managing financial resources. Understanding on OAKs-Fin. Job Skills: Project Management

Supplemental Information

Please contact the ADJ's State Human Resources Division by calling [phone] or email [e-mail] if a reasonable accommodation due to a disability no later than 14 days before your scheduled hiring event.

Travel is required, as needed. Must provide own transportation. Or, to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license from state of residence.

Pursuant to Homeland Security Presidential Directive - 12 (HSPD 12), the final candidate selected for this position will be required to successfully complete a National Agency Check Investigation (NACI) to secure employment.

Salary Information

This position is assigned as a pay range 15 of the State of Ohio’sE1 pay schedule, with a starting hourly rate of $44.38 and current range up to $63.41 per hour. Starting pay is usually at the minimum of the range unless otherwise required by law or union contract, or unless the selected candidate's qualifications warrant consideration above the minimum.

With continued employment and satisfactory performance, employees generally advance to the next pay step after six (6) months and then annually thereafter. Cost-of-living adjustments are typically applied on July 1.

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.