Project Manager 1 (Systems Improvement Consultant)

What You'll Do:

Serve as a Systems Improvement Consultant on continuous improvement efforts (both external & internal to LeanOhio):

• Manage assigned project teams & sub-projects that cover all phases of project management, with activities & responsibilities primarily for pre-scoping, scoping, data/information research & analysis, event facilitation & post-event follow-up meetings for Kaizen & other process improvement events within the LeanOhio portfolio of activities.
• Represent LeanOhio as a Lean Six Sigma expert & skilled facilitator for Kaizen & other process improvement events.
• Determine baseline data, relevant goals, project/process scope, & appropriate methods of engagement.
• Work directly with agency leaders & project sponsors covering all phases of project management & responsibilities involving a variety of state agency leadership, then respective customers &/or stakeholders.
• Assist in researching, applying, & implementing best practices in Lean Six Sigma tools & approaches for transforming state government.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of LeanOhio service offerings, internal processes, & supporting systems, execute & manage projects on those opportunities in alignment with strategic priorities set by the LeanOhio Director.

Act as principal training coordinator in service of continuously building & cultivating the State of Ohio's employee network of Lean Six Sigma practitioners.

• Manage planning, scheduling, logistics, delivery, & development of Lean Six Sigma training.
• In coordination with the LeanOhio team, maintain the LeanOhio Body of Knowledge which defines curriculum specifications across LeanOhio's progressive series of Lean Six Sigma trainings & certifications.
• Maintain &/or develop evaluation systems for the purposes of analyzing effectiveness of training programs, evaluating candidate applications for advanced training classes, & evaluating belt certification projects.
• Interview stakeholders to determine needs & expectations, maintain regular contact with stakeholders to verify & obtain feedback.

Develop, support, & maintain the engagement & efficacy of the LeanOhio Network.

• Maintain an accurate record of network of Lean practitioners
• Assist in the ideation & coordination of value-added opportunities for the LeanOhio Network.
• Conduct outreach to state/local government & private sector to explore potential partnerships.

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.

• 3 yrs. exp. in project management (i.e., management & development of project/program requirements, design, development, testing/pilot, training & full scale implementation), with experience to be commensurate with project/program &/or position description on file (e.g., specific human service program area, management information sciences, fiscal); 12 mos. exp. in budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects.
• Or 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; 12 mos. exp. in budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
  Job Skills: Project Management

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Training & Organizational development
• Human & public relations
• Agency policies & procedures
• Government structure & process
• Participative training methods
• Needs assessment techniques & processes (e.g., surveys, interviews, customer feedback)
• Adult learning techniques & styles
• Appropriate instructional techniques

Skills in:

• Group facilitation & managing interpersonal dynamics
• Operation of personal computer using business office software
• Effective oral communication
• Effectively discussing variety of job-related topics
• Preparing & delivering presentations & training before specialized audience
• Speaking before groups for the purpose of providing information

Ability to:

• Deal with abstract variable & determine specific course of action
• Define problems, establish facts, & draw valid conclusions
• Prepare & develop reports
• Gather, collate, & classify information
• Handle sensitive inquiries & resolve complaints from participating agencies

• When completing you online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the qualifications outlined on this job posting.
• All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience on your Civil Service Application.
• If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email the Human Resources contact on this posting so arrangements can be made.

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.

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.