Project Specialist Jobs in Ohio

Project Specialist jobs in Ohio are concentrated in healthcare systems, manufacturing operations, and information technology, with demand at every level from early-career coordinators to senior program leads. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati are the most active hiring metros, anchored by employers like Nationwide, Cleveland Clinic, and Procter and Gamble that maintain large project-driven operations across the state. The most sought-after specialties in Ohio right now are healthcare project coordination, process improvement, and IT project delivery. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles28
Top employerAugmentis
Top cityColumbus, OH
Cities hiring16
Work type67% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Project Dedicated - Project Support Specialist
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Project Dedicated - Project Support Specialist
Shook Construction Co
Brecksville, Ohio
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Associate's degree in Business Administration

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Cardinal Group, Inc.
Project Specialist
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Project Specialist
Cardinal Group, Inc.
Akron, Ohio
Compliance & Risk
Health & Safety
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Quality Control
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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Convergint
Fire Alarm Project Specialist 3 - Westerville, OH
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Fire Alarm Project Specialist 3 - Westerville, OH
Convergint
Westerville, Ohio
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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The Ohio State University
Project Communications Specialist
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Project Communications Specialist
The Ohio State University
Wooster, Ohio
Content Marketing
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Bachelor's degree in communications
10,000+

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Nestlé USA
Procurement Project Specialist
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Procurement Project Specialist
Nestlé USA
Solon, Ohio
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$71k.9 - $104k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Project Specialist Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Columbus
5 jobs
Cleveland
3 jobs
Westerville
3 jobs
Akron
2 jobs
Cincinnati
2 jobs
Perry
1 job
Solon
1 job
Dayton
1 job
Elyria
1 job

Project Specialist Job Market in Ohio

A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

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Augmentis2 open roles
Convergint
Convergint2 open roles
AMECO
AMECO1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Manufacturing
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Ohio Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project specialist jobs across Ohio.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, operations, healthcare, or a related field
  • Two or more years coordinating projects, timelines, and cross-functional teams
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, or MS Project
  • PMP certification or active enrollment in a PMI-recognized program preferred
  • Experience documenting project scope, status reports, and stakeholder communications
  • Familiarity with process improvement frameworks such as Lean or Six Sigma

Project Specialist Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project specialist in Ohio?

Most Ohio employers expect a bachelor's degree in business, operations, or a field related to the industry you want to work in. Project specialist is not a state-licensed role in Ohio, so there is no required exam or registration. What does move candidates forward is the Project Management Professional credential offered through PMI, which Ohio employers in healthcare, manufacturing, and IT consistently list as preferred. Building experience through coordinator or analyst roles at Ohio institutions is the most direct path.

Which companies hire project specialists in Ohio?

Employers hiring project specialists in Ohio right now include Augmentis, Convergint, and AMECO, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Ohio's concentration of large health systems, insurance headquarters, and manufacturing operations means openings appear consistently across Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati throughout the year.

Which Ohio cities have the most project specialist jobs?

Columbus, Cleveland, and Westerville post the most project specialist openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because it is home to major insurance, retail, and technology headquarters, while Cleveland's concentration of health systems and manufacturing firms drives strong demand there, and Cincinnati benefits from consumer goods and financial services employers with large project teams.

Are there remote project specialist jobs in Ohio?

Yes, and they are more common than in many fields because project coordination is fundamentally a desk and communication role. About 33% of project specialist openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how well the role translates to distributed work. Planning, reporting, and stakeholder communication tasks are most often performed remotely, while on-site visits are sometimes required during project execution phases.

How can I get hired as a project specialist in Ohio with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a project specialist role from an adjacent position such as administrative coordinator, operations analyst, or program assistant at an Ohio employer. Large Ohio health systems and insurance carriers like OhioHealth and Nationwide run structured associate and rotational programs that welcome candidates without direct project experience. Earning a CAPM credential from PMI demonstrates baseline project knowledge and gives Ohio hiring managers a concrete reason to consider you ahead of other early-career applicants.

Where can I find and apply to project specialist jobs in Ohio?

You can find and apply to project specialist jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings updated in real time. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, preferred metro, and industry, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background.

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