All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline. Enterprise Modernization Manager (IT Manager 1) Organization: Job & Family Services Agency Contact Name and Information: odjfscareers@jfs.ohio.gov Compensation: $48.93 Schedule: Permanent - Full Time Work Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Classified Indicator: Unclassified Union: Exempt from union Primary Job Skill: Information Technology
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Position Number: 20102062
Who We Are The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs: · Cash and Food Assistance · Employment Services and Workforce Development · Unemployment Insurance · Adult Protective Services · Child Support Guiding Principles · We will be a leader in customer satisfaction. · We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees. · We get better at what we do every day. Office of Information Services The Office of Information Services (OIS) works to support the business functions and the delivery of health, human, and employment services through the application of information technology. OIS supports the delivery of programs to millions of recipients through the development and round-the-clock operation of automated information systems. Due to the number of end-users and technologies supported, OIS is one of the largest and most complex IT organizations within Ohio state government. Learn more about the Office by visiting the ODJFS OIS webpage. What You Will Do The Enterprise Modernization Manager serves as a strategic advisor and technical leader within the Innovative Services and Solutions pillar of OIS. This position is part of the Enterprise Architecture team, which guides the agency’s long‑range technology direction and ensures that solutions are aligned with business goals, modernization priorities, and emerging capabilities. Working in a collaborative, matrixed environment, the Enterprise Modernization Manager partners closely with enterprise architects, business relationship managers, technical specialists, and business leaders to evaluate new technologies, define enterprise standards, and shape agency wide strategies - especially in the areas of enterprise modernization, Agentic AI, automation (including RPA) and data analytics. The team’s work plays a central role in advancing ODJFS’s ability to leverage intelligent automation, improve service delivery, and support data driven decision making across all program areas. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems at scale, influencing enterprise technology direction, and helping the organization responsibly adopt innovative technologies such as AI, machine learning, and automated digital workflows.
Duties include but are not limited to:
· Provide technical advice and recommendations to the OIS Chief Architect, OIS Administrators, and agency executives on enterprise information systems strategy, enterprise modernization, and AI initiatives. · Serve as a consultant to executives, managers, and line‑of‑business customers on information systems analysis, planning, enterprise data strategy, and emerging technology opportunities. · Lead and conduct development and maintenance of enterprise architecture work efforts and produce architecture artifacts, standards, and roadmaps to guide enterprise solution design. · Apply enterprise architecture principles to conduct high‑level enterprise analysis, design, planning, and implementation activities. · Analyze technology market trends, especially in AI, data platforms, and automation, and provide research‑based recommendations to leadership. · Provide architecture input for RFP’s and contribute actively to evaluating RFPs for modernization initiatives and provide architectural and design governance for enterprise modernization efforts. · Assess business needs and priorities and advise stakeholders on technology options, risks, cost‑benefit considerations, and impacts to enterprise systems. · Supervises assigned staff and provides directions to implement automation projects that include RPA and AI solutions · Keep current with emerging technologies, conduct informal learning sessions and provide technical presentations for the organization
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
· Enterprise Architecture and/or Solution Architecture proficiency. · Solution Design and Application Integration experience. · Leading Cloud Modernization efforts and providing enterprise architecture governance. · Evaluating solicitations like RFP, RFQ for cloud modernizations and/or AI implementations and experience providing architecture input. · Solid understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts and experience preferred. Location This position will be headquartered in an ODJFS Facility in one of the following cities - Columbus, Akron, or Dayton. This determination will take into account the proximity to the applicant's home address. James A. Rhodes State Officer Tower - 30 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215 Akron - 172 S. Broadway Street, Akron, OH 44308 Dayton - 6680 Poe Avenue, Dayton, OH 45414 Travel Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid drivers license. Pay Information Starting salary for non-state employees will be the Step 1 of pay range 35. The current pay table can be found here: OCSEA Pay Schedule These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. Additional Information This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Selection Priority Notice Current employees of ODJFS in the OCSEA union have selection rights before all other applicants. Applications from all other candidates will only be considered if an internal OCSEA applicant is not selected for this position. Background check information The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration. Why Work for the State of Ohio: At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- 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 (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications: 8 1/2 years (102 mos.) exp. commensurate with job duties to be performed & knowledges & skills required as outlined in approved position description on file for position to be filled as advertised in job posting 18 months exp. in performing project management functions as defined in series purpose.
-Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in computer science, or completion of undergraduate core coursework in any academic major which included at least one course in each of the following: advanced-level computer programming language (for example, COBOL, Delphi, Java, Powerbuilder, Visual Basic, Pl 1, SAS PCS, Pacbase, Full Visual Suite, Designer 2000, Developer 2000, C, C++, Visual C, ECL, or Visual Studio), logic-based mathematics, data base concepts (for example, Oracle, Microsoft Access, Paradox, Sybase, IMS DB, DB2, Cache, DMS, or RDMS), computer systems analysis & design, & basic data processing concepts additional 6 1/2 years (78 mos.) exp. commensurate with job duties to be performed & knowledges & skills required as outlined in approved position description on file for position to be filled as advertised in job posting. 18 mos. exp. in performing project management functions as defined in series purpose.
-Or 12 mos. exp. as Information Technology Supervisor 3, 64119, or equivalent. Or in offices of statewide information technology policy & planning, positions require completion of undergraduate core coursework in computer science, or completion of undergraduate core coursework in any academic major which included at least one course in each of the following: advanced-level computer programming language (for example, COBOL, Delphi, Java, Powerbuilder, Visual Basic, Pl 1, SAS PCS, Pacbase, Full Visual Suite, Designer 2000, Developer 2000, C, C++, Visual C, ECL, or Visual Studio), logic-based mathematics, data base concepts (for example, Oracle, Microsoft Access, Paradox, Sybase, IMS DB, DB2, Cache, DMS, or RDMS), computer systems analysis & design, & basic data processing concepts 3 yrs. exp. in utilizing word processing software 3 yrs. exp. in utilizing internet browser(s) for research 54 mos. exp. which included following: knowledge of information technology architecture components, developing information technology strategic plans, preparing & making presentations/public speaking, writing information technology related policy & procedures, preparing & monitoring budget, providing cost & resources estimates, & contract management 2 yrs. exp. in utilizing e-mail system 18 mos. exp. in project management or lead role on information technology project12 mos. exp. in utilizing spreadsheet software 12 mos. exp. as Information Technology Supervisor 3, 64119, or equivalent.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Information Technology
ADA Statement: 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. If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact ada_public@jfs.ohio.gov. Drug-Free Workplace: 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.
