Organizational Change Management Delivery Lead (Project Manager 1-20014325)

Organizational Change Management Delivery Lead (Project Manager 1)

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans.  Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The Project Management Office (PMO) supports Ohio Department of Health modernization, transformation, enhancement, improvement, and expansion initiatives across all of the Department’s workstreams. 

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(193,38,55);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EWhat You%27ll Do:%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EThe PMO is seeking a dynamic, relationship‑driven Organizational Change Management Delivery Lead and Project Manager to help lead modernization efforts, beginning with the statewide%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E implementation of an electronic Newborn Screening System in collaboration with the ODH Public Health Laboratory and Ohio%27s birthing hospitals. In this high‑impact role, you’ll be the trusted point of contact for hospitals across Ohio, guiding them through planning, onboarding, training, and go‑live. You’ll collaborate closely with clinical teams, IT staff, vendors, and ODH Laboratory leadership to streamline workflows, resolve challenges, strengthen readiness, and ensure a smooth transition to the new system. This project will require significant statewide travel and regular reporting to leadership with recommended mitigation strategies.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EManages assigned health programmatic, implementation, and hybrid program/IT projects and sub-projects that cover all phases of project management.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ECoordinates implementation planning, workflow analysis, readiness activities, pilot support, implementation scheduling, and post-implementation follow-up as appropriate for assigned projects.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EDocuments implementation risks, workflow issues, stakeholder concerns, and recommended mitigation strategies.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ESecures stakeholder engagement and collaboration including coordination with external implementation partners, healthcare providers, local agencies, laboratories, vendors, and other organizations participating in assigned implementation projects.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EDevelops project timelines, implementation plans, readiness plans, communication schedules, issue logs, risk logs, and other planning documents.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EConducts change impact assessments, including stakeholder identification, impact analyses, workflow assessments, implementation readiness evaluations, and change readiness evaluations.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EProduces key deliverables such as communication plans, implementation readiness plans, coaching plans, roadshows, training plans, stakeholder engagement plans.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EEvaluates success through stakeholder experience, implementation readiness, adoption, satisfaction, and project outcome metrics.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(193,38,55);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EUnusual Working Conditions:%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EExtensive statewide travel which may include frequent onsite implementation support and overnight stays. This is an Exempt position, with a pay range of%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,76,143);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E15%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3Eon the%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://das.ohio.gov/employee-relations/talent-management/classification-and-compensation/exempt-employees-e1%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(4,95,171);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EE1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,76,143);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E
*!%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E3 yrs. exp. in project management (i.e., management %26amp; development of project/program requirements, design, development, testing/pilot, training %26amp; full scale implementation), with experience to be commensurate with project/program %26amp;/or position description on file (e.g., specific human service program area, management information sciences, fiscal); %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,76,143);font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cstrong%3EAND%3C/strong%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E 12 mos. exp. in budgeting %26amp; calculating cost projections of program/projects.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,76,143);font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cstrong%3E-OR%3C/strong%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E successful completion of 2 yrs. post-secondary education majoring in business administration, public administration, computer science/information technology, social science, or health, with major being commensurate with project to be assigned; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,76,143);font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cstrong%3EAND %3C/strong%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E12 mos. exp. in budgeting %26amp; calculating cost projections of program/projects.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#c12637;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EAdditional Preferred Qualifications:%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoListParagraph%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3ECertification in change management and/or project management.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoListParagraph%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EExperience helping organizations adapt to new processes or systems in hospitals, laboratories, or other healthcare settings (e.g., conducting readiness assessments, workflow impact analysis, stakeholder engagement, communication and learning strategies, coordinating with vendors, and resolving issues during setup and go‑live).%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoListParagraph%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EStrong interpersonal and communication skills with the demonstrated ability to build trust, explain changes clearly, gather feedback, document issues, and support training or workflow improvements during implementation.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,76,143);font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EJob Skills:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E Project Management%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,76,143);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ETechnical:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EProject Management, Organizational Development, Training%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,76,143);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EProfessional:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EBuilding Consensus, Critical Thinking, Establishing Relationships, Problem Solving, Public Speaking%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#c12637;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EEDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:%3C/u%3E%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EOfficial educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration. Please note that a transcript is considered %22official%22 only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution%27s website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity%27s award of a putative degree.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E
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ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 15, Step 1 of the Exempt Pay Range Schedule ($44.38 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($46.88) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

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BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Job Details
Organization: Health
Agency Contact Name and Information: K. Williams will contact individuals selected for an interview
Unposting Date: Aug 2, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: Health Department Building, 246 North High Street, 1st Floor, Columbus, 43215
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County
Compensation: $44.38
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 8am-5pm Monday-Friday
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill: Project Management
Technical Skills: Organizational Development, Project Management, Training
Professional Skills: Building Consensus, Critical Thinking, Establishing Relationships, Problem Solving, Public Speaking