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IT Project Manager 1

Youth Services

Columbus, OH
Full Time
Mid Level
90k-128k
12 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is seeking a Project Manager 1 in the Division of Information Technology Services to manage assigned projects related to agency applications security. The role involves planning, monitoring, and ensuring compliance of system projects, managing security requirements, overseeing access controls, and leading continuous improvement efforts. DYS is a juvenile corrections system committed to improving youth outcomes through programming, staff development, and a culture of inclusion and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and monitor system projects and activities, including defining requirements, timelines, and estimated costs.
  • Establish procedures and guidelines for policy compliance, assist in writing policies, and monitor implementation.
  • Define system security requirements for applications, manage development and maintenance of internal security applications such as Workspace, CrowdStrike, Chronicle, and Absolute.
  • Oversee access controls and maintain data integrity.
  • Develop documentation standards and provide technical development information to the IT Division.
  • Manage project compliance and audits.
  • Lead continuous improvement reviews for response and recovery.
  • Manage third-party risk management programs and collaborate with procurement working group.
  • Supervise assigned staff.

Requirements

  • 3 years of experience in project management, including management and development of project requirements, design, testing, training, and full-scale implementation.
  • 12 months of experience in budgeting and calculating cost projections of programs or projects.
  • Or successful completion of 2 years of post-secondary education in business administration, public administration, computer science/information technology, social science, or health, with relevant project experience.
  • Or an equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment as noted.

Qualifications

  • 3 years of experience in project management or
  • 2 years of post-secondary education in relevant fields with project experience
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • Medical Coverage
  • Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after eligibility period
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
  • Education and Development Opportunities
  • Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) and Optional Deferred Compensation

Working at Youth Services

DYS emphasizes staff as its greatest resource, treats everyone with respect, fosters a trauma-responsive environment, promotes inclusion, encourages collaboration and continuous improvement, and celebrates collective successes.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 12, 2025
Job CategoryProject Management
Salary90k-128k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceMid Level

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About Youth Services

Website

oakparktownship.org

Location

Columbus, OH

Industry

Child and Youth Services

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