FCDC: Project/Portfolio/Program Manager 4 (Onsite) - 791688
Closing Date: 01/30/2026
Work Location: Columbus, OH 43215
100% ONSITE
The Franklin County Auditor's Office is seeking a senior level IT Project Manager to lead and stabilize a portfolio of in flight technology projects following a recent tax accounting system migration. This role reports directly to the IT Director and is responsible for driving execution, structure, and accountability across active initiatives.
The primary objective of this role is to bring clarity,predictability, and delivery discipline to existing projects supporting themigration of approximately ten applications.
This role requires senior level judgment and demonstratedexperience stabilizing complex, in flight IT projects with minimal ramp uptime.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide day to day operational management ofmultiple active IT projects already in progress.
Report directly to the IT Director and alignexecution with leadership priorities.
Manage projects related to applicationmigration, data warehouse updates, and reporting remediation.
Break existing work into clear milestones anddeliverables.
Develop and maintain executable project plansand schedules.
Coordinate work across business analysts,developers, SMEs, and consultants.
Mentor business analysts on documentation andproject discipline.
Facilitate project meetings using MicrosoftTeams.
Schedule and manage meetings using MicrosoftOutlook.
Provide concise and accurate status reporting toexecutive leadership.
Identify risks, dependencies, and decisionpoints early.
Drive timely issue resolution and escalationwhen needed.
Ensure documentation is complete and suitablefor audit review.
Reinforce consistent project managementpractices across the portfolio.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required/Desired Skills
PMP
Senior level IT Project Management
Demonstrated experience taking over active or distressed projects.
Proven ability to drive immediate execution.
Experience managing multiple concurrent technology projects.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Teams.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook
Experience managing complex, in flight IT projects
Experience with application migrations or modernization efforts.
Experience with data warehouse or reporting projects.
Experience mentoring business analysts or junior PMs.
Experience working in public sector or highly visible environments.