IT Project Manager 2- 20066859

Who We Are A Little About Us: With roughly 1,500 employees in seven offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers. For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries. Our Culture: BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. BWC strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee work groups, participate in on-line forums and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills. Vision Simplify the Ohio workers' compensation experience. Mission Serve every customer with relentless excellence. Core Values: One Agency We achieve more together. Personal Connection We listen, understand, and care. Innovation We embrace change to drive better outcomes. What Our Employees Have to Say: BWC conducts an internal engagement survey on an annual basis. Some comments from our employees include: BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work. I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work. Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support. I love the work culture, helpfulness, and acceptance I've been embraced with at BWC. I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees, their level of dedication to service, pride in their work, and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people join BWC and then retire from BWC. BWC’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC’s seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval. What You'll Do We are seeking a collaborative and results-driven Project Manager to lead complex technology and business projects from initiation through implementation. In this role, you will partner with business leaders, stakeholders, and IT teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational goals. Key Duties and Responsibilities Lead multiple complex projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, from planning and requirements gathering to implementation and project closeout. Serve as the primary liaison between business partners and Information Technology (IT) teams, building strong relationships and ensuring clear communication throughout each project. Facilitate project kickoff meetings and establish effective communication channels for project teams and stakeholders. Work with stakeholders to define business needs, develop project requirements, and obtain necessary approvals. Develop, maintain, and monitor project plans, schedules, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations. Coordinate day-to-day project activities to ensure milestones, deliverables, and objectives are achieved. Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating concerns when needed to support project success. Create and maintain project documentation, including communication plans, status reports, scope documents, and risk management materials. Track project costs and resource requirements, providing budget forecasts and recommending adjustments as project needs evolve. Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to leadership, stakeholders, and governance committees. Ensure quality standards are met by supporting the development of testing plans and coordinating user acceptance testing activities. Manage project scope and change requests, ensuring impacts are evaluated, communicated, and appropriately approved. Assume leadership of existing projects when necessary to maintain momentum and achieve project objectives. Conduct post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Review and approve project resource timesheets and support effective resource management practices. Mentor and provide guidance to team members on project management tools, methodologies, and best practices. Participate in professional development opportunities, including training, conferences, and industry seminars, to stay current on project management trends and practices. The ideal candidate for this position would hold a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification through Project Management Institute (PMI) . Additional Information EEO ADA Statement: The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees due to protected classes as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order. The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request reasonable accommodations related to disability, pregnancy, or religion, please contact the ADA mailbox BWCADA@bwc.ohio.gov. BWC OCSEA Selection Rights: This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. BWC bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members. All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position. Salary Information: Hourly wage is expected to be paid at step 1 of the pay range associated with the position for candidates who are new employees of the state. Current employees of the state will be placed in the appropriate step based on any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code. Movement to the next step of the pay range (a roughly 4% increase) will occur after six months, assuming job performance is acceptable. Thereafter, an employee will advance one step in the pay range every year until the highest step of the pay range is reached. There may also be possible cost of living adjustments (COLA) and longevity supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. Transportation: Position may require travel; therefore, persons occupying this position must be able to provide own transportation /or legally operate a state-owned vehicle. Educational Transcripts: For any educational achievements to be considered during the screening process, you must at least attach an unofficial transcript that details the coursework you have completed. All applicants must submit an Ohio Civil Service Application using the online Ohio Hiring Management System. Paper applications will not be accepted. Background Check: Prior to an offer of employment, the final applicant will be required to sign a background check authorization form and undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.