Program Manager 4

Job Title: Program Manager

Interview Type: In-person only
Location Requirement: Local to Ohio Onsite attendance required 5 days a week at 1980 West Broad St, Columbus, OH

Position Overview:

The Ohio Department of Transportation s Office of Data Governance is seeking a dedicated Program Manager to oversee and guide strategic projects related to Data Governance, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Transportation Asset Management. This role demands a hands-on leader with deep project management expertise, excellent stakeholder communication, and the ability to deliver results in a dynamic public-sector environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring adherence to PMO-established methodologies, tools, and processes.

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans that align with organizational goals.

• Facilitate communication among stakeholders, project teams, and executive leadership to ensure alignment and transparency.

• Identify and mitigate project risks, manage changes, and resolve issues as they arise.

• Oversee schedules, budgets, and resource allocations to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.

• Resolve team and stakeholder conflicts, ensuring continued progress and collaboration.

• Conduct program evaluations to verify deliverables meet quality expectations and obtain formal stakeholder approval.

• Ensure compliance with organizational procedures, performance metrics, and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.

• Maintain detailed documentation of project progress, milestones, and potential risks.

• Lead regular project status meetings and generate clear, actionable status reports.

• Coordinate resource planning and training initiatives to support program success.

• Build strong relationships with agency partners and vendors, and manage their engagement throughout the project.

• Present project proposals, analyze metrics, and implement process improvements as needed.

Technical & Professional Skills:

• Proven track record as a Project or Program Manager, leading full project lifecycle efforts from initiation to delivery.

• Ability to adjust schedules and scope based on evolving project needs.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio.

• Familiarity with GIS technologies, asset management systems, and data governance frameworks.

• Experience with public-sector or government entities is highly desirable.

• Vendor management experience is required.

• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on collaboration, relationship-building, and conflict resolution.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Comfortable working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience managing complex projects or programs

• 4+ years of experience managing end-to-end project implementations

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Project, Visio, and related tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification

• Experience working with GIS systems, transportation asset management, or data governance initiatives