Project and Portfolio Manager, OSU Health Plan

The Project amp; Portfolio Manager will track, coordinate and manage individual project execution while managing the broader project portfolio to ensure alignment with OSU Health Plan's strategic goals. This position requires experience in project management through all phasesinitiation, planning, execution, and closurewhile optimizing and aligning resources, prioritizing initiatives with leadership, and providing consultative execution support. The role involves working closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive the successful, on time and on budget completion of cross functional projects. Additionally, the Project and Portfolio Manager will be engaged in process improvements, drive adoption of tools and best practices, and enhance the organizations project delivery maturity.

Key responsibilities include managing multiple projects concurrently, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders, leading cross-functional teams, and overseeing resource allocation. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance strategic and tactical execution. They must be highly organized, results-driven, and adaptable to the evolving needs of the business, all while maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and business acumen, as well as the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive successful outcomes across diverse teams and initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field or combination of education and experience.

• 4 years experience in formal project and/or portfolio leadership. 4-8 years of relevant experience preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years experience in role where responsible for operations, on/off boarding customers, specific technologies, specialties, and/or disciplines.

• Proven track record of customer relationship management with suppliers, managers/directors, customers, etc.

• Familiarity with healthcare or health plan operations.

• Proficiency in the utilization of excel, power point, project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Asana) and portfolio management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Planview).

• PMP or PgMP certification preferred.

Competencies

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution.

• Effective stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and resource allocation in a dynamic environment.

• Results-driven, with a focus on delivering business value.

• Possesses a natural curiosity and a willingness to roll up your sleeves to ensure successful outcomes.

Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Include

• An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.

• Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.

• Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.

• Get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

• And much more!