Role OverviewThe Ohio Department of Behavioral Health is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Manager 1 to support projects that strengthen services across the agency's medical and forensic programs. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys coordinating complex initiatives, building relationships with internal and external partners, and improving processes that support statewide behavioral health operations.
What You Will Do
Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and coordination across teams and leadership. Work closely with hospital administrators, program directors, and agency leadership to support strategic initiatives. Organize project activities, monitor progress, and help ensure projects stay on schedule.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys coordinating complex initiatives, building relationships with internal and external partners, and improving processes that support statewide behavioral health operations.
Requirements
- Successful completion of 2 yrs. post-secondary education majoring in business administration, public administration, computer science/information technology, social science, or health
- 12 mos. exp. in budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects
- 3 yrs. exp. in project management, with experience to be commensurate with project/program &/or position description on file
- 12 mos. exp. in budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects
Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of 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) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
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