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. What You'll Do 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 an understanding of Epic modules across both clinical and revenue cycle applications to accurately scope project requirements, identify subject matter experts, and allocate the appropriate technical and functional resources needed 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. Additional Information 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. Application Procedures To be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website (careers.ohio.gov). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications, experience, education, and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your application. In addition, “see resume” is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website (careers.ohio.gov). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly. 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 andrew.seifert@dbh.ohio.gov 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.