Job Title: IT Project/Program/Portfolio Manager
Job ID: 801810 - 100% Onsite
Client: State of Ohio - HFA (Ohio Housing Finance Agency)
Closing Date: 05/08/2026 at 4.00 PM
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Senior Project Manager (IT Focus) Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (Sr. PM) to support our agency in establishing strong project governance managing a diverse project portfolio and driving the successful delivery of key initiatives. This role will operate as both a strategic leader and hands-on project manager with a strong emphasis on IT-related projects.
Key Responsibilities 1. Project Governance & Standards - Develop and implement project governance frameworks policies and best practices.
- Establish standardized methodologies templates and reporting processes (e.g. Agile Waterfall Hybrid).
- Ensure compliance with governance standards across all projects.
- Recommend improvements to enhance project delivery maturity.
2. Portfolio Management - Oversee and administer the agencys project portfolio ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
- Support prioritization resource allocation and capacity planning.
- Provide portfolio-level reporting and insights to leadership.
- Identify risks dependencies and opportunities across projects.
3. Requirements Gathering & Project Initiation - Lead requirements elicitation efforts for backlog projects (stakeholder interviews workshops documentation).
- Translate business needs into clear actionable requirements and project plans.
- Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to define scope and objectives.
4. Project Delivery & Execution - Directly manage several projects simultaneously ensuring:
- On-time delivery
- Budget adherence
- Scope and quality control
- Apply strong IT project management practices (software development infrastructure systems integration etc.).
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues.
5. Leadership & Team Support - Serve as a senior resource and mentor to other project managers.
- Provide guidance troubleshooting and best practices support.
- Foster a collaborative and accountable project management culture.
6. Executive Reporting & Communication - Prepare and deliver clear concise reports and presentations for the CIO and executive leadership.
- Communicate project status risks and recommendations effectively.
- Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders at all levels.
Required Qualifications - 8 years of project management experience with a strong focus on IT projects.
- Demonstrated experience with:
- Project governance frameworks
- Portfolio management
- Requirements gathering and stakeholder engagement
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Experience working with or reporting to executive leadership (CIO executives).
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (PMBOK Agile Scrum Hybrid).
- Excellent communication facilitation and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications - PMP PgMP or equivalent certification.
- Experience in government or public sector environments.
- Familiarity with PPM tools (e.g. MS Project Smartsheet Jira ServiceNow).
- Experience building or improving PMOs or governance frameworks.
Job Title: IT Project/Program/Portfolio Manager Job ID: 801810 - 100% Onsite Client: State of Ohio - HFA (Ohio Housing Finance Agency) Closing Date: 05/08/2026 at 4.00 PM a text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; tr th tr td border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; tr th background-color: #f5f5f5; Senio...
Job Title: IT Project/Program/Portfolio Manager
Job ID: 801810 - 100% Onsite
Client: State of Ohio - HFA (Ohio Housing Finance Agency)
Closing Date: 05/08/2026 at 4.00 PM
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Senior Project Manager (IT Focus) Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (Sr. PM) to support our agency in establishing strong project governance managing a diverse project portfolio and driving the successful delivery of key initiatives. This role will operate as both a strategic leader and hands-on project manager with a strong emphasis on IT-related projects.
Key Responsibilities 1. Project Governance & Standards - Develop and implement project governance frameworks policies and best practices.
- Establish standardized methodologies templates and reporting processes (e.g. Agile Waterfall Hybrid).
- Ensure compliance with governance standards across all projects.
- Recommend improvements to enhance project delivery maturity.
2. Portfolio Management - Oversee and administer the agencys project portfolio ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
- Support prioritization resource allocation and capacity planning.
- Provide portfolio-level reporting and insights to leadership.
- Identify risks dependencies and opportunities across projects.
3. Requirements Gathering & Project Initiation - Lead requirements elicitation efforts for backlog projects (stakeholder interviews workshops documentation).
- Translate business needs into clear actionable requirements and project plans.
- Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to define scope and objectives.
4. Project Delivery & Execution - Directly manage several projects simultaneously ensuring:
- On-time delivery
- Budget adherence
- Scope and quality control
- Apply strong IT project management practices (software development infrastructure systems integration etc.).
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues.
5. Leadership & Team Support - Serve as a senior resource and mentor to other project managers.
- Provide guidance troubleshooting and best practices support.
- Foster a collaborative and accountable project management culture.
6. Executive Reporting & Communication - Prepare and deliver clear concise reports and presentations for the CIO and executive leadership.
- Communicate project status risks and recommendations effectively.
- Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders at all levels.
Required Qualifications - 8 years of project management experience with a strong focus on IT projects.
- Demonstrated experience with:
- Project governance frameworks
- Portfolio management
- Requirements gathering and stakeholder engagement
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Experience working with or reporting to executive leadership (CIO executives).
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (PMBOK Agile Scrum Hybrid).
- Excellent communication facilitation and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications - PMP PgMP or equivalent certification.
- Experience in government or public sector environments.
- Familiarity with PPM tools (e.g. MS Project Smartsheet Jira ServiceNow).
- Experience building or improving PMOs or governance frameworks.
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