Technical Project Manager – Telecom & Network Programs

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Technical Project Manager to facilitate network and engineering projects for OARnet, Ohio’s statewide backbone. The role involves coordinating across engineering, client services and development teams, managing budgets, and reporting KPIs.

The position requires strong communication, documentation and problem-solving skills. Location is on-site at Kinnear Rd, Columbus, with a 1-year term and OH‑TECH affiliation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in driving project completion.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates internal staff meetings, including network installs and CAB meetings.
• Tracks project progress and reports KPIs to executive management.
• Ensures projects are properly ticketed and updated in ServiceNow.
• Provides project management support and vendor coordination for OH‑TECH projects.
• Coordinates resources and oversight for budget planning and allocations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Documentation skills

Attention to detail

Project completion

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

PM/ServiceNow certificate

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

The Ohio State University is seeking a Technical Project Manager to facilitate network and engineering projects for OARnet, Ohio’s statewide backbone. The role involves coordinating across engineering, client services and development teams, managing budgets, and reporting KPIs.

The position requires strong communication, documentation and problem-solving skills. Location is on-site at Kinnear Rd, Columbus, with a 1-year term and OH‑TECH affiliation.