IT Project/Program/Portfolio Manager

S R INTERNATIONAL INC

columbys, OH

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, Best Practices, Budgeting, Capacity Management, Communication Skills, Delivery Driving, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Finance, Government, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Investment Management, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Mentoring, Microsoft Project, Multitasking, P-Channel Metal Oxide Semiconductor (PMOS), People Management, Project Execution, Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Project/Program Management, Quality Control, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, ServiceNow, Software Development, System Integration (SI), Team Player, Time Management, Waterfall Model of Software Development
LOCATION
columbys, OH
POSTED
22 days ago
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




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 agency’s 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.

About the Company

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S R INTERNATIONAL INC