About the role
Submission Due Date: 10/14/2026
Client - State of Ohio
Hybrid role with schedule TBD, 2045 Morse Rd., Bldg. I-2 Columbus, OH 43229
The Program Manager 4 (PM4) will serve as a temporary contract project manager to provide coverage and backfill for an internal Project Manager on leave. The candidate will manage an active portfolio of concurrent IT projects, with a heavy emphasis on vendor oversight, procurement-involved initiatives, and solution delivery across internal business units.
The primary responsibility of the PM4 is to drive projects from initiation through closure, maintaining schedule, scope, budget, and quality requirements while ensuring smooth operational continuity during the backfill period.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
• Portfolio & Project Delivery: Manage and track progress for multiple concurrent IT projects against established project plans, milestones, and deliverables.
• Vendor & Procurement Management: Oversee vendor performance, contractual compliance, and deliverables on vendor-led IT initiatives. Interface with software/hardware suppliers and internal procurement channels.
• Stakeholder & Team Alignment: Serve as the primary point of contact for project-related communications, balancing workloads across cross-functional teams and aligning deliverables with business goals.
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify project risks and technical dependencies. Formulate actionable mitigation strategies and resolve issues with sensitivity and tact.
• Scope & Baseline Control: Manage project scope changes, obtain necessary approvals, and adjust project timelines or resource estimates as needed.
• Governance & Reporting: Deliver regular status reports to leadership, team leads, and key stakeholders outlining budget health, schedule tracking, accomplishments, and upcoming risks.
• Process Compliance: Ensure all projects adhere to State of Ohio IT governance, security standards, quality standards, and baseline project management templates.
What we offer
Health insurance
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
Retirement plans
Robust 401(k) and savings options to help you build a secure financial future.
Paid time off
Generous vacation and sick leave so you have time to rest and recharge.
Oceanblue is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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