IT Project Manager 2

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking a highly motivated, self-starting individual for an IT Project Manager 2 in the Information Technology Services Section to perform all activities relating to managing a successful project lifecycle for the office. This position will work a hybrid remote/in-person schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The headquarter location is our 30 E. Broad Street Columbus, Ohio office. The successful candidate will perform the following duties while working in a team environment, which include but are not limited to\:

- Works to ensure all phases of project management are completed in timely matter and defines project requirements

- Acts as direct supervisor for assigned project staff; overseeing and distributing work for projects and subprojects

- Assists in implementing, monitoring, and making recommendations for modifications to policies, procedures, and guidelines

- Makes project presentations

- Addresses any problems found in testing/piloting

- Makes project presentations to educate/train end users

- Attends meetings, conferences, and/or workshops on related topics to stay up to date on new trends and information

- Additional duties as assigned 

The successful candidate will have knowledge in, or experience with several of the following:

- Iteration Planning & Management (including, but not limited to\: scheduling, coordination/collaboration, prioritization, and escalation)

- Agile SCRUM Concepts (Stories, Story Points, Story Backlogs, Story Testing)

- Web-Based Applications integrated to Backend Systems

- Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Product Management

- Product Configuration Application Development Management

- Data Migration Management

- Production Support Code Merges with new Application Development code- Web-Based Application Development Concepts

- Escalation & Priority Management

- Cutover & Release Management Planning

- Issue/Risk Management Tracking- Defect Resolution & Triage Management

- Stage Gate Discipline

- Managing Multiple Rollouts while Supporting Prior Rollouts Concurrently

- Project Management Planning, Tracking & Reporting- Executive Reporting

- Task Management Tracking & Reporting- Dashboard Creation

- Managing Remote Teams

- Effective Executive Communication & Reporting

- Managing Multiple Teams and Aligning Plans (Dependencies & Conflicts)

- Effective Communication & Reporting across Teams

- Working as a Project Manager within a Large Program

5 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; 18 mos. exp. in budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, public finance, public budgeting, project management, IT or related field of study; 18 mos. exp. as project leader, in position with experience commensurate to duties appearing in job posting/approved position description; 18 mos. exp. in budgeting & calculating costs projections of program/projects.

-Or 6 mos. exp. as IT Project Manager 1, 64125AG.

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

Job Skills\: Information Technology, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Analyzation

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.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio’s past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state’s future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.

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.

The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines.  AGO leadership strives to maintain an inclusive workplace.  We begin by being an equal opportunity employer, a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path.  Staff can join and lead employee resource groups, participate in online or in-person events discussing society’s impact on our services and workplace, and learn about different cultures and experiences.

Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration.

The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General per O.R.C. 124.14(B)(2).

AGO#\: 24-11-191

Background Check Info:

Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:
Criminal history
Driving record
Taxes
Drug Test

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