Project Program Manager Jobs in Ohio
Project Program Manager jobs in Ohio are in steady demand, with strong concentrations in aerospace and defense, healthcare systems, financial services, and manufacturing technology across the state, at every level from associate program coordinator through senior program director. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor most of the hiring, and well-established employers like Nationwide, Cleveland Clinic, and Procter and Gamble maintain a consistent need for project program managers who can handle complex cross-functional initiatives. The most sought-after specialties in Ohio listings include IT program management, infrastructure delivery, and enterprise transformation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Program Manager Project Delivery OE (US-O)
The Program Manager Project Delivery OE (US-O) role has a national salary range of $104,000- $198,000.
DHL Supply Chain offers multiple benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Discounted Stock Purchase, General Bonus Plan and a generous PTO policy.
Would you like to join the Logistics Company for the World? DHL Supply Chain is just that.
Become an essential part of everyday life, by contributing to an organization that is Connecting People and Improving Lives. If you have a passion for people, a desire to problem-solve, and eagerness to pursue continuous improvement opportunities... we look forward to exploring career possibilities with you!
Job Description
In support of the North America growth agenda, the Program Manager. Manages the implementation of large, complex new business start-up projects. Supports Business Development by de-risking new business opportunities through execution. Manages a portfolio of projects with a specific set of business objectives not achievable through management as individual projects. Ensures Ops Excellence and Project Delivery strategies are incorporated to all North America startups for large, high risk and complexity projects/programs that they lead. Deploy the strategic objectives set by the Project Delivery/Ops Excellence Leadership. Provide coaching and guidance to less experienced Project Managers in the execution of sales to delivery and DePICT tools and processes and quality standards of Project Delivery.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that the project/program executes the required deliverables, to the required scope and profile, and within the specified time and cost, and in alignment with customer expectations.
- Manage the overall planning, control, status reporting, stability and delivery of large, high risk and high complexity projects and programs.
- Manage scope and challenge scope changes and project acceptance criteria to ensure benefit realization.
- Drive resolution of conflicts, issues and risks.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders (internal and customer) with clear communication and feedback to ensure project efforts meet customer and business needs.
- Drive commercial and project reviews to ensure alignment with business case expectations.
- Govern and support execution of sales to delivery and DePICT processes and tools.
- Ensure sales to delivery compliance through adherence to Planview lifecycle throughout the project/program.
- Promote and support continuous improvement changes.
- Coach and mentor Project Managers within the project team/PD function.
- Facilitate Project Assurance Reviews and Lessons Learned Reviews for Small - Medium projects that are led by others.
- Ensure the smooth and seamless handover to Operations post go-live.
- Function as a subject matter expert in a specific area (i.e. automation, specific IT systems, inventory control, process engineering and improvement, solution design, procurement, value added services, etc.).
- Act as the primary customer interface for large, high risk high complexity projects/programs.
- Negotiate clear success criteria to ensure alignment on project goals and closure expectations.
- Ensure project strategy and control measures are aligned, agreed and executed.
- Drive joint Steering Team agendas and meetings, including escalation of critical risks and issues.
- Coordinate development of detailed Cutover Plan with the customer, to ensure all activities are incorporated and understood, with escalation agreed and communication established throughout.
- Build strong working relationships and ensure delivery of appropriate communication to all stakeholders The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Management maintains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Obtain feedback from all stakeholders at critical milestones to ensure project efforts meet customer expectations.
- Manage project and commercial risks and mitigation plans and ensure these risks are proactively communicated and mitigated.
- Represent Project Delivery competency in Pursuit Presentations for prospective new customers.
- Act as a champion in execution and governance of the sales to delivery and DePICT methodologies.
- Ensure robust risk management through Project Assurance and DePICT Risk Assessment.
- Conduct periodic health checks and quality management reviews to review performance, identifying points of risk and making recommendations for improvements that lead to risk minimization and successful project delivery.
- Deliver best practice project documentation, completed to quality standards, kept up to date, available throughout the project and maintained in Planview.
- Review business case and challenge the benefit realization.
- Deploy previous lessons learned output and feedback to drive continuous improvement.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelors Degree or 7-10 years of experience in related field required
- Professional project management certification e.g. PMI PMP preferred
- 3-5 years experience project management experience required
- 3-5 years experience in people management preferred
- 3-5 years in supply chain or operations management experience required
- 2+ years in warehouse management systems (WMS) or Transportation Management systems (TMS) experience required preferred
- Strong management and organizational skills required
- Ability to lead and manage a cross country, multicultural team required
- DePICT project management methodology required
- Sales to delivery process experience required
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to communicate effectively at all organization levels required
- Strong skills in the use of MS Project and Microsoft Office Suite required
- Functional expertise in at least one additional subject matter (i.e. automation, specific IT systems, inventory control, process engineering and improvement, solution design, procurement, value added services, etc.) preferred
- Good process improvement techniques required
- Problem solving and resolution capabilities required
- Effective collaborative working skills required
- General commercial understanding required
- Ability to establish good working relationships required
- Excel Competencies Required
Our Organization has a business casual environment and focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive wages, excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision and life), 401K plan, paid vacation and holidays.
Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.
Brand: DHL
Address: 360 Westar Blvd Westerville, OH - 43082
Property Description: 5175 - Westerville OH
Property Number: 5175
Program Manager Project Delivery OE (US-O)
The Program Manager Project Delivery OE (US-O) role has a national salary range of $104,000- $198,000.
DHL Supply Chain offers multiple benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Discounted Stock Purchase, General Bonus Plan and a generous PTO policy.
Would you like to join the Logistics Company for the World? DHL Supply Chain is just that.
Become an essential part of everyday life, by contributing to an organization that is Connecting People and Improving Lives. If you have a passion for people, a desire to problem-solve, and eagerness to pursue continuous improvement opportunities... we look forward to exploring career possibilities with you!
Job Description
In support of the North America growth agenda, the Program Manager. Manages the implementation of large, complex new business start-up projects. Supports Business Development by de-risking new business opportunities through execution. Manages a portfolio of projects with a specific set of business objectives not achievable through management as individual projects. Ensures Ops Excellence and Project Delivery strategies are incorporated to all North America startups for large, high risk and complexity projects/programs that they lead. Deploy the strategic objectives set by the Project Delivery/Ops Excellence Leadership. Provide coaching and guidance to less experienced Project Managers in the execution of sales to delivery and DePICT tools and processes and quality standards of Project Delivery.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that the project/program executes the required deliverables, to the required scope and profile, and within the specified time and cost, and in alignment with customer expectations.
- Manage the overall planning, control, status reporting, stability and delivery of large, high risk and high complexity projects and programs.
- Manage scope and challenge scope changes and project acceptance criteria to ensure benefit realization.
- Drive resolution of conflicts, issues and risks.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders (internal and customer) with clear communication and feedback to ensure project efforts meet customer and business needs.
- Drive commercial and project reviews to ensure alignment with business case expectations.
- Govern and support execution of sales to delivery and DePICT processes and tools.
- Ensure sales to delivery compliance through adherence to Planview lifecycle throughout the project/program.
- Promote and support continuous improvement changes.
- Coach and mentor Project Managers within the project team/PD function.
- Facilitate Project Assurance Reviews and Lessons Learned Reviews for Small - Medium projects that are led by others.
- Ensure the smooth and seamless handover to Operations post go-live.
- Function as a subject matter expert in a specific area (i.e. automation, specific IT systems, inventory control, process engineering and improvement, solution design, procurement, value added services, etc.).
- Act as the primary customer interface for large, high risk high complexity projects/programs.
- Negotiate clear success criteria to ensure alignment on project goals and closure expectations.
- Ensure project strategy and control measures are aligned, agreed and executed.
- Drive joint Steering Team agendas and meetings, including escalation of critical risks and issues.
- Coordinate development of detailed Cutover Plan with the customer, to ensure all activities are incorporated and understood, with escalation agreed and communication established throughout.
- Build strong working relationships and ensure delivery of appropriate communication to all stakeholders The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Management maintains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Obtain feedback from all stakeholders at critical milestones to ensure project efforts meet customer expectations.
- Manage project and commercial risks and mitigation plans and ensure these risks are proactively communicated and mitigated.
- Represent Project Delivery competency in Pursuit Presentations for prospective new customers.
- Act as a champion in execution and governance of the sales to delivery and DePICT methodologies.
- Ensure robust risk management through Project Assurance and DePICT Risk Assessment.
- Conduct periodic health checks and quality management reviews to review performance, identifying points of risk and making recommendations for improvements that lead to risk minimization and successful project delivery.
- Deliver best practice project documentation, completed to quality standards, kept up to date, available throughout the project and maintained in Planview.
- Review business case and challenge the benefit realization.
- Deploy previous lessons learned output and feedback to drive continuous improvement.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelors Degree or 7-10 years of experience in related field required
- Professional project management certification e.g. PMI PMP preferred
- 3-5 years experience project management experience required
- 3-5 years experience in people management preferred
- 3-5 years in supply chain or operations management experience required
- 2+ years in warehouse management systems (WMS) or Transportation Management systems (TMS) experience required preferred
- Strong management and organizational skills required
- Ability to lead and manage a cross country, multicultural team required
- DePICT project management methodology required
- Sales to delivery process experience required
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to communicate effectively at all organization levels required
- Strong skills in the use of MS Project and Microsoft Office Suite required
- Functional expertise in at least one additional subject matter (i.e. automation, specific IT systems, inventory control, process engineering and improvement, solution design, procurement, value added services, etc.) preferred
- Good process improvement techniques required
- Problem solving and resolution capabilities required
- Effective collaborative working skills required
- General commercial understanding required
- Ability to establish good working relationships required
- Excel Competencies Required
Our Organization has a business casual environment and focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive wages, excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision and life), 401K plan, paid vacation and holidays.
Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.
Brand: DHL
Address: 360 Westar Blvd Westerville, OH - 43082
Property Description: 5175 - Westerville OH
Property Number: 5175
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- PMP certification or equivalent credential recognized by Ohio employers required
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related technical field
- Five or more years managing complex, cross-functional programs from initiation through closeout
- Demonstrated experience with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid delivery frameworks
- Proficiency in project management platforms such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira
- Strong stakeholder communication and executive-level reporting experience
Project Program Manager Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project program manager in Ohio?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or information technology combined with the Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute. Ohio has no state-issued license for project program managers, so the PMP is the closest industry-standard credential employers look for. Candidates who start in project coordinator or analyst roles at Ohio healthcare systems, manufacturers, or financial services firms typically build the experience hours needed to qualify for the PMP exam and move into program management.
How much do project program managers make in Ohio?
Project program managers in Ohio earn a median of about $95,770 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,280 for the lowest 10% to over $160,570 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire project program managers in Ohio?
Employers hiring project program managers in Ohio right now include O-I (Owens-Illinois), Burns & McDonnell, and DHL, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's mix of large healthcare networks, insurance and financial headquarters, aerospace contractors, and consumer goods companies means program management roles appear across a wide range of industries rather than concentrating in one sector.
Which Ohio cities have the most project program manager jobs?
Columbus, Perrysburg, and Akron are the cities with the most project program manager openings in Ohio. Columbus drives volume through its dense concentration of insurance, financial services, and technology company headquarters, while Cleveland's healthcare and manufacturing base and Cincinnati's consumer goods and logistics employers generate consistent demand across those metros.
Are there remote project program manager jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and more than most fields, since project program management is primarily a coordination and communication role that travels well to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 100% of project program manager openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed Ohio's corporate and technology employers are. Program phases focused on planning, reporting, and stakeholder alignment tend to be the most compatible with fully remote work.
How can I get hired as a project program manager in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a project coordinator or PMO analyst role, which large Ohio employers like Cleveland Clinic, Nationwide, and Huntington National Bank regularly post as early-career positions. From there, candidates build the documented project hours needed to eventually sit for the PMP exam. Earning a Certified Associate in Project Management designation first signals commitment to the field and gives candidates an edge over other applicants who are also light on formal program management experience.
Where can I find and apply to project program manager jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to project program manager jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings updated regularly. Search for roles by city or specialty, find the ones that fit your experience level and industry focus, and apply directly through the listing.
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