Program Manager

Program Management, PMP, PMI-ACP, Application Modernization, Legacy System Migration, Refactoring, Re-architecting, NET Applications, Azure DevOps, Clarity PPM, SharePoint, Cloud Technologies, Microservices, DevOps, Application Architecture, Risk Management, Scope Management, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Agile, Scrum. The State of Ohio – Department of Children and Youth (DCY) is seeking an experienced Program Manager III to lead the modernization and complete rewrite of an enterprise.

Job Title: Program Manager
Job Code: OH 808107
Client: State of Ohio – Department of Children and Youth (DCY)
Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid)
Duration: Through 06/30/2027
Interview: In-Person
Closing Date: 08/03/2026 at 4:00 PM


Position Overview
The State of Ohio – Department of Children and Youth (DCY) is seeking an experienced Program Manager III to lead the modernization and complete rewrite of an enterprise .NET application. The selected candidate will oversee the project from initiation through implementation, ensuring successful delivery while managing scope, risks, timelines, budget, and stakeholder expectations.


Required Skills

•  7–8+ years of Program/Project Management experience 
•  Experience leading legacy system migration, refactoring, or application modernization projects 
•  Strong knowledge of Application Architecture, Refactoring, Re-architecting, and Rebuilding Strategies
•  Experience with Cloud Technologies, Microservices, and modern DevOps practices
•  Experience with Clarity PPM, Azure DevOps, SharePoint, and other Project & Portfolio Management tools 
•  Strong experience in project planning, risk management, scope management, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder communication 
•  Ability to lead cross-functional teams across development, operations, security, and business units 
•  Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or Business
• PMP or PMI-ACP certification required (Agile/Scrum certifications are a plus) 

Preferred Skills

•  Experience managing enterprise .NET application modernization projects 
•  Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills 
•  Experience managing technical debt, integration challenges, and modernization initiatives 
•  Knowledge of Agile project management methodologies and software development lifecycle (SDLC) 

Primary Skills
Program Management, PMP, PMI-ACP, Application Modernization, Legacy System Migration, Refactoring, Re-architecting, .NET Applications, Azure DevOps, Clarity PPM, SharePoint, Cloud Technologies, Microservices, DevOps, Application Architecture, Risk Management, Scope Management, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Agile, Scrum.

Flexible work from home options available.