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Project Manager 1
What will you do? On behalf of the Director, leads and manages initiatives and projects within the Ohio LifeCourse Nexus team, including projects aimed at fostering networking and building community, providing people with information and resources, connecting people to goods and services, and enhancing access and inclusion within services of the developmental disability system. Develops strategies, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, and drives meaningful change to create an environment that values and respects all people living with developmental disabilities. Manages team and department projects, including development of project plans, timelines, and budgets for initiatives. Monitors project progress, identifies potential obstacles, and implements corrective actions as needed to ensure successful project execution. Coordinates cross-functional teams and allocates resources effectively to achieve project milestones. Approves payment within projects and works with contractors and/or grantees to ensure project deliverables and requirements are being met; contributes to development of comprehensive Ohio LifeCourse Nexus Strategy that aligns mission, goals, and values, incorporating strategies to enhance outcomes for all families and people with developmental disabilities; collaborates with senior leadership to establish measurable objectives, key performance indicators, and timelines for initiatives; works closely with internal departments, external partners, and community organizations to foster collaboration and gather insights for informed decision-making. Manages a team for developing and implementing projects/initiatives to support the outcomes of projects for both internal and external stakeholders. Works with assigned staff to identify specific tasks and resources for each project/initiative, internal &/or external planning team members, manages and negotiates revisions to plans, defines scope, and develops short-term and long-term tasks, including timelines to complete projects, implements and evaluates effectiveness of the project. Guides, manages, and administers personnel actions for assigned staff who provide person served and family resources, outreach and advocacy policy work. Makes recommendations for hire, assigns and reviews work, provides feedback, established goals, monitors and evaluates performance, approves/disapproves leave requests, recommends disciplinary action. Why Work for the State of Ohio 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 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.
Job Skills:
Project Management, Budgeting, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Time Management Supplemental Information No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date; in addition, you must clearly demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications. The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, "Background Investigations for Employment," outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities. Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC. 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.
What will you do? On behalf of the Director, leads and manages initiatives and projects within the Ohio LifeCourse Nexus team, including projects aimed at fostering networking and building community, providing people with information and resources, connecting people to goods and services, and enhancing access and inclusion within services of the developmental disability system. Develops strategies, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, and drives meaningful change to create an environment that values and respects all people living with developmental disabilities. Manages team and department projects, including development of project plans, timelines, and budgets for initiatives. Monitors project progress, identifies potential obstacles, and implements corrective actions as needed to ensure successful project execution. Coordinates cross-functional teams and allocates resources effectively to achieve project milestones. Approves payment within projects and works with contractors and/or grantees to ensure project deliverables and requirements are being met; contributes to development of comprehensive Ohio LifeCourse Nexus Strategy that aligns mission, goals, and values, incorporating strategies to enhance outcomes for all families and people with developmental disabilities; collaborates with senior leadership to establish measurable objectives, key performance indicators, and timelines for initiatives; works closely with internal departments, external partners, and community organizations to foster collaboration and gather insights for informed decision-making. Manages a team for developing and implementing projects/initiatives to support the outcomes of projects for both internal and external stakeholders. Works with assigned staff to identify specific tasks and resources for each project/initiative, internal &/or external planning team members, manages and negotiates revisions to plans, defines scope, and develops short-term and long-term tasks, including timelines to complete projects, implements and evaluates effectiveness of the project. Guides, manages, and administers personnel actions for assigned staff who provide person served and family resources, outreach and advocacy policy work. Makes recommendations for hire, assigns and reviews work, provides feedback, established goals, monitors and evaluates performance, approves/disapproves leave requests, recommends disciplinary action. Why Work for the State of Ohio 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 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.
Job Skills:
Project Management, Budgeting, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Time Management Supplemental Information No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date; in addition, you must clearly demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications. The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, "Background Investigations for Employment," outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities. Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC. 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.